In the context of the European social dialogue in agriculture, the social partners EFFAT and GEOPA signed an agreement on 21 November 2005 on the reduction of the exposure of workers to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

This framework of actions, which has been negotiated following a Commission consultation of the social partners, aims to promote good practices and to support national policies of risk prevention. Musculoskeletal disorders represent one of the most important problems of health in the workplace in Europe.

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Source: European Commission. DG Employment, Social Affairs