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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

New study reveals injury from computers a concern for employees


A study by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed that injuries and illness caused by computers are the biggest safety concern for the UK workforce today.

MSD a major hazard
2,500 Safety Representatives cited Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) as a major hazard and one which continues to get worse. 40% of those surveyed identified Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) as a growing concern and the third most identified problem. Back strain came in fifth as another cause for concern for UK employees.

Managing Health and Safety
The TUC recommends that the government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) should invest in developing a strategy to make places of work a safer place to be, as well as supporting those suffering from work-related injury.

Damaging cost to businesses
The TUC General Secretary, warned, "Unions and employers must work together to combat this as it can have a huge personal cost to workers and a damaging cost to businesses."

To find out how more about preventing work-related injury call Keytools on 023 8029 4500 or view our helpful Repetitive Strain Injury information.

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