3. Disorders and pathologies linked to physical work activities and their influencing factors

There are several types of pathologies linked to general physical activity at work. First and foremost is the risk of injury. Next come musculoskeletal disorders, fatigue and pain. The latter are often overlooked. Yet fatigue and pain are early signs of musculoskeletal overload, and therefore indicators of risk that should not be overlooked.

3.1 Risks associated with physical activity

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3.1.1 Trauma risks

In 2003, statistics from the Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des Travailleurs Salariés...

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(1) - CNAM-ts (Caisse Nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des travailleurs salariés) - Statistiques Nationales des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles. - Paris (2005).
(2) - DARES - Les expositions aux risques professionnels. Les ambiances...

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