A Musculoskeletal (MSK) Conservation Program in Construction
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s most up-to-date MSD statistics, prevalence is high within the construction industry. Construction Health and Wellbeing, reports that 53% of work-related ill health days can be attributed to MSDs. It has been well documented across the NHS that movement is medicine. Because of this, the dedicated PAM MSK team trialled a proactive approach, focusing on prevention rather than reaction and rehabilitation.
The initiative showed increased awareness, engagement and interest in long-term self-care.
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