‘The only workplace ergonomic wearable that your workers will actually wear’
February 15, 2022
Soter SmartFix is an adaptable piece of hardware enabling the Soter wearable devices to be attached to any personal equipment. Read More
A guide to home working
December 13, 2021
Many businesses have begun to embrace the idea of flexible working and working from home and, in the current climate, more and more of us may find ourselves plunged into doing so for longer than the one to two days a week, which employers and employees adapt to fairly easily. Read More
MSDs in the agriculture sector: From identifying the risks to adopting preventive measures
October 26, 2020
EU-OSHA has published a discussion paper, which looks at the use of mechanisation to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, especially upper limb disorders, in the agricultural sector. Read More
Musculoskeletal disorders are the focus of European Week for Safety and Health at Work
October 12, 2020
EU-OSHA’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work, taking place from 19 to 23 October, marks the official launch of the Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load campaign, which focuses on musculoskeletal disorders. Read More
HSE visual guide on home-workers’ workstation set-up
June 22, 2020
The HSE has published video guidance on how to set up workstations when working from home. It advises workers not Read More
What are Musculoskeletal Conditions?
February 23, 2020
Musculoskeletal conditions comprise more than 150 conditions that affect the locomotor system of individuals. They range from those that arise suddenly and are short-lived, such as fractures, sprains and strains, to lifelong conditions associated with ongoing functioning limitations and disability. Read More
Back pain at work costs third of workers at least one day off a year
February 7, 2019
According to the study, two fifths of workers (40%) who spend the majority of their time at work sitting do not feel that they are able to take regular breaks. Read More
Sheffield Children’s NHS foundation trust saves £198,492 with physiotherapy provision
October 21, 2018
The avoidance of musculoskeletal disorders amongst its employees is of paramount importance to the Trust. Read More
Ergonomic office chairs: Firms urged to offer them to staff
September 8, 2018
Employers have a legal duty to take steps to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal pain in the workplace, with back, neck and muscle pain accounting for half of absences from work, says specialist furniture suppliers Rainbow Zebra. Read More
Lancashire bakery fined after worker pulled into mixing machine
November 23, 2017
A 32-year-old baker was seriously injured when he became trapped in a food-mixing machine at a Lancashire bakery. Read More
