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occupational physiology

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health and welfare

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occupational physiology

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The complex physiology of specific jobs and its relation to disorders and medical conditions and the way to optimize health, work ability, and productivity.

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ergonomics associated with work

occupational physiology

physiology of specific jobs

physiology of work

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)