Pages On: Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury, is a common form of musculoskeletal disorder. It’s typical in office workers, or those who do repetitive manual tasking, like those who work in shops or factories. RSI is preventable, provided you’re given the right training and, where needed, equipment to do your job. Where negligent employers have failed in these duties, you may be able to seek injury compensation.
Surrey police pay out £250k to injured workers
Posted: 10 July 2015
Posted in: Falls from Heights, Repetitive Strain Injury, Workplace Injuries
New figures have revealed that the Surrey Police Force has paid out over £250,000 in compensation for work place injuries in the past seven years. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, show that since 2008, both officers and civilian staff have claimed for injuries including falls and electric shocks. It was revealed that a total of £271,207.14 was paid out for injuries in relation to a total of 46 claims. The largest claim was made in December 2011 when an employee claimed for developing repetitive strain injuries…
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Border staff receive £20k repetitive strain injury compensation
Posted: 12 May 2014
Posted in: Neck Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injury, Shoulder Injuries, Workplace Injuries
Recent figures have revealed that border workers are claiming thousands of pounds in compensation every year for repetitive strain injuries. It has been found that dozens of staff are suing the Home Office with claims of injury caused by leaning out of the windows to check passports in France. This follows a compensation payout made to two Border workers, claiming they had “Calais shoulder”, a repetitive strain injury in the neck and shoulders, which saw them awarded with £20,000 compensation. Repetitive Strain Injuries are caused by repetitive overuse of muscles, nerves…
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Poor computer use puts employees' health at risk
Posted: 29 January 2013
Posted in: Repetitive Strain Injury, Workplace Injuries
New research from energiseYou has found that the large majority of employees score just 55% on the key drivers of smart computer use. This suggests that the health of many employees is being put at risk. Oliver Gray, Managing Director of energiseYou, said: “With so many people failing to follow healthy computer practices, it’s no surprise that organisations experience such high musculo-skeletal related sickness absence rates.” “It is a legal requirement for organisations to carry out workstation assessments but still many employers fail to do so. Not only are these…
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