In 2019, over 77 percent of enterprises surveyed in Slovenia reported that repetitive hand or arm movements presented a risk factor in the workplace. Furthermore, 73 percent of establishments in Spain also reported repetitive hand or arm movements in the workplace. Across the EU, the average share of workplaces with repetitive movements amounted to 65.3 percent.
Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country
Characteristic
Share of enterprises where repetitive movements are an issue
The person who knows best about the way safety and health risks are managed at their workplace
Method of interview
Questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Question was worded in the source as "Depending on the type of work there are different types of risks and dangers. Please tell me for each of the following risk factors whether it is present or not in your establishment, regardless of whether it is currently under control and of the number of employees it affects. Repetitive hand or arm movements."
Establishments surveyed came from the following industries:
'Construction, waste management, water and electricity supply.'
'Manufacturing.'
'Trade, transport, food/accommodation, recreation activities.'
'IT, Finance, Real estate, and other technical scientific or personal service activities.'
'Public administration.'
'Education.'
'Human health and social work activities.'
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EU-OSHA. (May 7, 2020). Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/
EU-OSHA. "Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country." Chart. May 7, 2020. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/
EU-OSHA. (2020). Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/
EU-OSHA. "Share of Workplaces with a Risk Factor of Repetitive Hand or Arm Movements in Europe as of 2019, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 May 2020, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/
EU-OSHA, Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Share of workplaces with a risk factor of repetitive hand or arm movements in Europe as of 2019, by country [Graph], EU-OSHA, May 7, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1259735/workplaces-that-involve-repetitive-hand-arm-movements-in-europe/