This month on board we’re promoting good musculoskeletal health, supporting our ships’ company to be comfortable, healthy and happy.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) relate to any injury, disease or problem with your muscles, bones or joints.
Did you know?
- On average, each year we see around 120 members of ship’s company disembarked with conditions affecting their musculoskeletal health.
- Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the leading causes of sickness absence in our organisation.
There are two general areas that contribute to poor musculoskeletal health, our working environment and our human behaviours but here are a few ways you can focus on improving them…
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What I can do to support my musculoskeletal health?
Look out for tips and techniques to help you improve your musculoskeletal health – over the next 4 weeks, we’ll be focusing on:-
- Lifestyle
- Posture
- Manual Handling
- Exercise & Prevention
You’ll see more information on posters and Crew TV slides around the ship.
We understand that some of your daily duties can be physically demanding on your body, so keeping your body in top condition will help rid you of those aches and pains. If you’re currently suffering with an issue relating to your musculoskeletal health, take the opportunity to speak with your medical team onboard, who are there to support you.