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Health and Safety Week



  

European Health & Safety Week 22nd – 26th October 2007

This year's European Week for Safety and Health at Work campaign - 'Lighten the Load' will focus on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and will run from 22nd – 26th October 2007. Further details can be found here at these websites:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek/index.htm http://www.cwu.org/default.asp?Step=4&pid=895

MSDs are the most common form of ill-health disorders at work, both in the UK and across Europe. Work-related MSDs affect 1.0 million people in Great Britain alone each year. Problems include:

  • Back pain
  • Work-related neck and upper limb disorders (ULDs)
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Lower limb disorders

Particular emphasis should be given to raising awareness of prevention and management which are key factors in reducing MSDs, along with the implementation of reasonable changes / adjustments for employees with medical restrictions or pre-existing conditions.

As in previous years there will be a joint approach with BT working with Union Safety Representatives from the CWU and Connect.

The following work activities – often the cause of MSD's, will be focused on paying particular attention to the safe working practices that must be followed:

Branch Office: Room 1011, Baynard Hse, 135 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4AA
Tel: 020 7236 5159 Email: office@cwucapital.org.uk