Musculoskeletal disorders are an injury or disease of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is made up of muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders continue to be a significant work health and safety problem, both in frequency and cost. The economic burden of work-related musculoskeletal disorders is significant and the impacts on individuals and society are extensive. This report, from 2019, outlines the hazards and risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and provides statistics on incidence and impact, and a review of interventions in Australia and internationally. The latest data on workers compensation claims involving musculoskeletal disorders is available from the ‘Nature’ page on the Workers' compensation dashboard. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Australia (2019) Latest release This is not the latest release
