by Mercury Legal Online | Nov 15, 2017 | Compensation, News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Health Surveillance is one of the best ways for employers to monitor the wellbeing of their workforce and to ensure that the work they carry out is not having an ill effect on their health. By monitoring the developments of any injuries or illnesses, employers have...
by mercuryadmin | Mar 7, 2017 | Compensation, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
If you work in certain industries or roles, you may be at a higher risk of developing issues as a result of being exposed to high levels of vibration in your job. In some cases workers may develop Upper Limb Disorders (ULDS) or Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) as a...
by mercuryadmin | Feb 28, 2017 | Causes, Compensation, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Alongside the perhaps obvious dangers of working with a flame hot enough to cut through metal, often working near tanks of incredibly combustible gases, there are particular dangers from noise and vibration when welding. While TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is a...
by mercuryadmin | Feb 14, 2017 | Causes, Compensation, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Alongside the ever-increasing use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) such as computer screens, tablets and mobile phones, comes the ever-increasing development of upper limb disorders by those who use them on a regular basis. Computer workstations and equipment can...
by mercuryadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms
Put simply, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, also referred to HAVS, occurs as a result of spending long periods of time working with vibrating equipment. The vibrations can cause damage to nerves and muscles and the result is often painful and debilitating. Early Symptoms...
by mercuryadmin | Jan 24, 2017 | Causes, Compensation
If you regularly drive or operate mobile machines; particularly those that traverse rough and uneven surfaces as a main part of your job, you need to be aware of the potential dangers of WBV (Whole Body Vibration). The large jolts or shocks that can be felt while...
