News and Prosecutions
Firefighter unfairly dismissed after raising concerns over chairs
22 July 2010
Greater Manchester Fire Service has paid £80,000 in compensation to a former firefighter after he was sacked for speaking out about the health effects of new reclining chairs.
Train drivers can pursue repetitive strain claims
14 December 2009
Three train drivers who contracted carpal tunnel syndrome will share over £20,000 in damages following a groundbreaking court judgement.
MSDs account for half of sickness absence
5 October 2009
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are responsible for nearly half (49%) of all sickness absence and 60% of permanent work incapacity across the EU, a new study has found.
DWP commissions health review
1 May 2007
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health have commissioned a detailed review of the health of the UK's working population.
Back to backs
1 November 2006
The Better Backs campaign, launched by the HSE last year, returns this month with workplace inspections, media advertising and awareness-raising events.
Articles
The long and the short of it
12 January 2010
Don’t forget the needs of the tallest and smallest and overweight workers in ergonomic assessments, says Duncan Abbott.
Focus on: homeworkers
4 September 2009
Ian Fletcher-Price looks at how to help your home teleworkers avoid aches and strains
Focus on: ergonomics
6 March 2009
Duncan Abbott explains how to apply ergonomic principles to company cars and vans.
Buyer beware: ergonomics
9 December 2008
Duncan Abbott explains why ergonomic principles should come before ergonomic products in DSE assessment.
Why matching workstation equipment to individual need is vital
1 July 2006
Duncan Abbott explains why matching workstation equipment closely to individual need is vital.
Five steps debate
Duncan Spencer's recent article in HSW questioning the utility of the HSE's five steps to risk assessment method has prompted a discussion between Spencer and consultant John Anderson.
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