by mercuryadmin | Dec 12, 2016 | News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Two Derbyshire construction companies have been fined for safety breaches after separate investigations looked into cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and hand arm vibration syndrome among their employees. Sandvik Mining and Construction Ltd and Sandvik Construction...
by mercuryadmin | Dec 6, 2016 | Causes, News
A car component manufacturing company has been fined £183,340 and ordered to pay costs of over £21,000 after six workers suffered back injuries from repeatedly lifting heavy car engine parts by hand. The Health and Safety Executive had received six reports of workers...
by mercuryadmin | Nov 21, 2016 | News
Thanet District Council has been fined £250,000 after one of its workers was left with permanent injuries after being diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, also referred to HAVs. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is usually brought on by repeated and prolonged use of...
by mercuryadmin | Nov 14, 2016 | News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are problems affecting the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, soft tissues and joints. Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) are a sub-category of MSDs and are conditions that affect the neck, shoulders,...
