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
Logistics and occupational health
August 27, 2015
By Dr Lucy Wright Occupational health (OH) is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the relationship and interaction Read More
Eight tips on reducing the risk of back pain
April 2, 2015
Karen Hall, BSc(Hons) MCSP, Chartered Physiotherapist at PMI Health Group Tip 1: Assess risk as soon as possible Don’t leave Read More
Back pain – health and safety
November 27, 2008
<i>Musculoskeletal disorders are by far the most commonly reported health and safety problems in British workplaces, and, within the MSD 'family', back complaints are the most prevalent.1 But, argues Percy Smith, the majority are not actually caused by work and should be reported and recorded as work-related injuries, rather than lost-time accidents.</i> Read More