by Mercury Legal Online | May 10, 2016 | Causes, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
There are many types of skin diseases that can be associated with the working environment. These can be a reaction to a chemical irritant, or can be the result of repetitive actions causing the skin to react. Employers have a responsibility to protect employees from...
by Mercury Legal Online | May 3, 2016 | Causes, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
According to the Cleveland Clinic, posture is defined as “the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain...
by Mercury Legal Online | Apr 25, 2016 | Causes, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
In many cases repetitive strain injuries can develop because the body is not designed to withstand the usage it is put through during parts of our working lives. Employers have a responsibility to provide working conditions and practices that minimise the risks of...
by Mercury Legal Online | Apr 18, 2016 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Repetitive Strain Injuries; also known as Upper Limb Disorders, cumulative trauma disorders or occupational overuse syndrome, are conditions which affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints in the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and fingers. They...
by Mercury Legal Online | Apr 12, 2016 | Causes, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
There are many ways in which muscles, tendons and joints can be put under strain during peoples’ working lives. If the duration of the activity is short, and rest periods are frequent, damage can be minimised. However, if this activity is not managed properly, serious...
