抄録
Work can cause and cure ill-health of workers. The appropriate health support system will make it possible for the workers to act proactive for prevention and to return to work as early as possible. Wok is not merely a tool for live but also something for purpose and meaning of life. Although the previous literatures have clarified the importance of MSDs on nation's health and economy, these disorders have not been received enough attention as an important problem. In fact MSDs are common health disorders and one can continue to work with symptoms related MSDs. However, the European Trade Union Institute estimated that the cost of work related MSDs would be between 0.5 and 2.0% of gross domestic product (GDP). In Japan, ACCJ has estimated that the pain associated cost at the occupational setting is JPY88 million by absenteeism and JPY52.6 million by presenteeism. Regarding the above-mentioned situation, it is necessary to implement to appropriately support the workers with MSDs and other ill-health problem for return to work as early as possible. Fit for work (FFW) service is one of such solutions. For this purpose, our university is now organizing a FFW program targeting to RA and other MSDs.
