Sit-stand desks have been hailed as the answer to back and neck pain at work, but what is the evidence...
Musculoskeletal disorders
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Musculoskeletal disorders: UK research centre aims to minimise work impact
by David Coggonby David CoggonThe Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work was launched in February 2015 to identify ways to minimise the impact of...
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An award-winning approach to returning to work with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is getting results. Occupational health physiotherapist Heather Watson explains...
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) will be an increasing problem in workplaces in future and could be linked with mental health conditions....
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Practice nurse Julie Lennon gained competence and confidence from an e-learning Open University course on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and believes...
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The ergonomics profession was recently granted a Royal Charter and there are many ways ergonomists can work in collaboration with...
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With the growing use of mobile technology, both at home and at work, more employees are suffering from repetitive strain...
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How can line managers and HR professionals work with occupational health to manage musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace? Kath Taylor...
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Robin Christopherson says more homeworking means that employers must take workplace ergonomics seriously. Here, he explains how to avoid problems ...
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Thousands of NHS staff off work due to musculoskeletal disorders or bullying
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonApproximately 6,000 NHS staff in England miss work every day because of musculoskeletal problems, Freedom of Information (FoI) requests have...
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Line managers have key role supporting staff with musculoskeletal disorders
by Kate Summersby Kate SummersLine managers are not expected to be rheumatologists, but as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were the leading cause of sickness absence...
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One employee in five believes that their journey to work is responsible for back, muscle or joint pain, a study...
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Workers are becoming increasingly “nomadic” in where they work thanks to the availability of mobile technology. But employers are not...
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In an industry where downtime costs dearly and tight margins make absences highly disruptive, car manufacturer Vauxhall has received accolades...
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Requirements for lorry drivers are specific in terms of safe working, but also draw on many commonly used occupational health...