[Work absenteeism because of musculosceletal injuries]

The rate of occupational accidents with sick-leave has increased in the Valencian Community in the last few years. More specifically, a great part of the Temporary Occupational Leave (TOV) produced in the hospitalary field are a consequence of lesions related to the skeleton and muscle system. We consider that this absentism is theoretically avoidable and it is due to working conditions which can and must be modified. From this point of view, Health Education has a very important role in the prevention of these pathologies when it is focused to the health staff, and taught together with knowledge of pedagogy and a basic knowledge of ergonomy.