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Using the DSE Regulations as a framework for evolving technology

7 January 2013 by Margaret Hanson

I began my career in 1993, the same year that the Six Pack was introduced, so have grown up with them, and their application has formed a large part of the advice I have given organisations over the years. My work has particularly been around helping companies comply with the DSE Regulations, the Manual Handling [...]

Filed Under: Office & retail work, Risk management

Musculoskeletal disorders amongst the office workforce

9 November 2011 by Isobelle Rix

The human body was not designed to sit statically at a desk for over six hours a day. An increasing number of us are developing back problems, aches and pains, neck and shoulder tension as a direct result of working long hours at a desk or workstation that has not been properly setup to suit [...]

Filed Under: Office & retail work Tagged With: Musculoskeletal disorders

Office work doesn’t have to be a pain

1 January 2009 by Admin

Sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods of time can cause low back pain or worsen an existing back or neck problem. Sitting is a static posture increases stress in the back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. Moreover, [...]

Filed Under: Office & retail work Tagged With: Musculoskeletal disorders

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