Some people may be more prone to back-pain and musculoskeletal injuries than others, but prevention, risk assessment and treatment can both protect individuals and save your company many lost days every year.
This free tool talks you through the different types of back pain, the causes and treatments http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Back-pain-guide.aspx
Back pain in the workplace Causes of pain Back pain can be caused by many work situations. The exact cause is often unclear, but back pain is more common in roles that involve: heavy manual labour, and handling tasks in heavy industry; manual handling in awkward places, like delivery work; repetitive tasks, such as manual...
If you work in an office and use a computer, you can avoid injury by sitting in the right position and arranging your desk correctly. Follow these tips: Support your back Avoid back pain by adjusting your chair so that your lower back is properly supported. A correctly adjusted chair will reduce the strain on...
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