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09/09/2005
RSI is an increasing pain for workers
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) hits almost half a million UK workers according to a recent study.
The figures released in a report by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) show that a 448,000 British workers now suffer from RSI, that is 52,000 more since 2001/2.
Health and social workers now have the highest incidence of RSI, followed closely by those in construction and manufacturing.
Jacqui Smith, a chartered physiotherapist, said: “Employers can make a big difference to the health of their workers, while at the same time improving the productivity and profits of their business. Pain or discomfort caused by upper limb disorders can lead to more sick days and low motivation. These disorders can largely be avoided and prevention is always better than cure. Improvements can easily be made, starting with some steps that can relieve stress on the arms, shoulders and neck.”
The figures show 4.7 million working days were lost through RSI in 2003/4. Of those afflicted, each person took an average of 18.3 days off in that time.
(CD/SP)
The figures released in a report by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) show that a 448,000 British workers now suffer from RSI, that is 52,000 more since 2001/2.
Health and social workers now have the highest incidence of RSI, followed closely by those in construction and manufacturing.
Jacqui Smith, a chartered physiotherapist, said: “Employers can make a big difference to the health of their workers, while at the same time improving the productivity and profits of their business. Pain or discomfort caused by upper limb disorders can lead to more sick days and low motivation. These disorders can largely be avoided and prevention is always better than cure. Improvements can easily be made, starting with some steps that can relieve stress on the arms, shoulders and neck.”
The figures show 4.7 million working days were lost through RSI in 2003/4. Of those afflicted, each person took an average of 18.3 days off in that time.
(CD/SP)
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