HSE RSS feeds » MSD http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates about health and safety from the Health and Safety Executive Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Musculoskeletal Disorders eBulletin – Free subscription http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/subscribe.htm?eban=rss-msd Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:33 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/subscribe.htm Subscribe to musculoskeletal disorders email eBulletin for free regular email news and updates via email.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/subscribe.htm/feed/ RR901 – Prospective evaluation of the 1991 NIOSH Lifting Equation http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr901.htm?eban=rss-msd Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:03 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr901.htm An epidemiological prospective cohort study of the ability of the 1991 NIOSH Lifting Equation to predict loss of time from work due to low back pain (LBP) or to predict reports of LBP followed 515 industrial workers in jobs requiring manual handling for 18 months.

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]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr903.htm/feed/ MSDs – Your questions answered http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/faq.htm?eban=rss-msd Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:30:53 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/faq.htm Some of the most common musculoskeletal disorder related health and safety questions.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/faq.htm/feed/ Health and safety in the air transport industry http://www.hse.gov.uk/airtransport/index.htm?eban=rss-msd Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:45:13 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/airtransport/index.htm This website will help you manage the risks to health and safety in the air transport industry and find out where to get useful information on how to manage these risks.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/airtransport/index.htm/feed/ Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity 2011 – London 26 & 27 October http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm?eban=rss-msd Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:05:49 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm This is the new ‘must visit’ event for professionals involved in workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management, and health & safety. This is the only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK and, what’s more it’s Free! (There is a small charge for entrance to the seminars).

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm/feed/ ‘Mind Your Back’ – Free Harrogate & District Health & Safety Forum Event http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/mindyourback.htm?eban=rss-msd Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:31 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/mindyourback.htm Organised by: Harrogate & District Health & Safety Forum, the ‘Mind Your Back’ health and safety event and exhibition takes place on 5 October 2011 at the Pavilions, Wetherby Road, Harrogate. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/mindyourback.htm/feed/ Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity 2011 – October 26 – 27, London http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm?eban=rss-msd Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:30:37 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm This is the new ‘must visit’ event for professionals involved in workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management, and health & safety. The only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK. Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre, 26 – 27 October, London

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/wep2011.htm/feed/ RR869 – Improving the diagnostic criteria for work-related upper limb disorders for use in prevention and patient care http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr869.htm?eban=rss-msd Wed, 04 May 2011 10:00:46 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr869.htm Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb (ULDs) may be caused or aggravated by work, and may limit capacity to work. However, their optimal classification remains controversial, with substantial disagreement among experts.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr869.htm/feed/ The management of occupational health services for healthcare staff http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780118821278?eban=rss-msd Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:42 +0000 HSE http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780118821278 Provides guidance for health service managers who are reviewing an existing occupational health service or setting up a new one. Free PDF download now available.

]]> http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780118821278/feed/ RR743 – Exercises to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort for people doing a range of static and repetitive work http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr743.htm?eban=rss-msd Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:30:56 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr743.htm Previous research has recognised exercise as an intervention that may be effective in reducing the occurrence
of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) amongst the workforce.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr743.htm/feed/ Waste & recycling – lifting and carrying advice http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/mrf.htm?eban=rss-msd Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:30:29 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/mrf.htm Conveyor belts are used in several industries to move materials. Using these systems in the workplace can reduce the risks of Musculoskeletal injury (MSD) by avoiding the need for excessive repetitive lifting and carrying.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/mrf.htm/feed/ Reducing MSDs – HSE’s new ART tool – Workshops in February 2011 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2011/01/04/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-in-february-2011/?eban=rss-msd Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:48 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2011/01/04/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-in-february-2011/ Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the biggest cause of occupational ill health in the UK. HSE’s excellent new Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tool can be used to highlight risk factors, allowing practical steps to be taken to reduce the likelihood of injury. IOSH Food and Drink Group, assisted by experts from HSL and HSE, have already held four very popular half-day workshops during 2010 on reducing upper limb disorders (ULDs) and the use of the ART tool.

Three more workshops are planned during 2011:

  • 15 February 2011 at the Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
  • 16 February 2011 at Haydock Race Course, Merseyside
  • 17 February 2011 at  Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Bristol

Find out more about this event

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2011/01/04/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-in-february-2011/feed/ Do Your Bit – Last chance to access subsidised training from HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/26/do-your-bit-last-chance-to-access-subsidised-training-from-hse/?eban=rss-msd Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:30:56 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/26/do-your-bit-last-chance-to-access-subsidised-training-from-hse/ Final few places available.
This new HSE two day course (with an optional third day) 75% funded course is designed to increase employee health and safety knowledge and skills, combined with training on the “people skills” needed to effectively represent their colleagues and work collaboratively with managers.

Do Your Bit – Last chance to access subsidised training from HSE

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/26/do-your-bit-last-chance-to-access-subsidised-training-from-hse/feed/ Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/20/do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse-2/?eban=rss-msd Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:00:24 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/20/do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse-2/ HSE is providing an opportunity to take part in a fully funded “joint” workshop for health and safety representatives and their managers. These worker involvement workshops focus on developing a more collaborative approach to the management of key health and safety risks, covering topics such as stress, hand arm vibration, working at height and musculoskeletal disorders.

They are open to any size of organisation, from any sector, who have an identified need to improve their current health and safety consultation arrangements. These workshops can be delivered either within your organisation (a minimum of 8 delegates must be present) or along with other organisations.

Find out more about locations, dates and content of workshops by calling HSE’s dedicated training provider (Premier Partnership) on their “do your bit” training team number 01302 349629, or alternatively email details to: the do your bit training team

Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/20/do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse-2/feed/ An investigation into the use of plasterboard manual handling aids in construction http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/07/06/an-investigation-into-the-use-of-plasterboard-manual-handling-aids-in-construction/?eban=rss-msd Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00:12 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/07/06/an-investigation-into-the-use-of-plasterboard-manual-handling-aids-in-construction/ The purpose of this report is to investigate the manual handling and work related risk factors for MSD associated with the installation of plasterboard, and to evaluate the impact of manual handling aids in terms of risk reduction and the time taken to install plasterboard.

RR812 – An investigation into the use of plasterboard manual handling aids

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/07/06/an-investigation-into-the-use-of-plasterboard-manual-handling-aids-in-construction/feed/ Reducing MSDs – HSE’s new ART tool – Workshops during 2010 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/06/28/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-during-2010/?eban=rss-msd Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:59 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/06/28/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-during-2010/ Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the biggest cause of occupational ill health in the UK. HSE’s excellent new Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tool can be used to highlight risk factors, allowing practical steps to be taken to reduce the likelihood of injury.

IOSH Food and Drink Group, assisted by experts from HSL and HSE, are running three half-day workshops on reducing upper limb disorders (ULDs) and the use of the ART tool.  These will be held on 20, 21 and 22 July at Leeds, Leicester and Windsor respectively.  Three further workshops may take place later in the year.

HSE’s new ART tool – Workshops during 2010

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/06/28/reducing-msds-hses-new-art-tool-workshops-during-2010/feed/ Health and Safety Newsletter (April/May) – subscribe now http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/28/health-and-safety-newsletter-aprilmay-subscribe-now/?eban=rss-msd Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:10:03 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/28/health-and-safety-newsletter-aprilmay-subscribe-now/ Subscribe to HSE’s Health and Safety Newsletter and you’ll find out the best ways to tackle today’s key health and safety issues.

 For example, in the latest issue (April/May), you can read about how more than one million employees in Great Britain are exposed to noise levels that could damage their hearing (and find out how to avoid becoming one of them!).

There are also stories on: the new weapon in the battle against injuries at work; a free downloadable tool to help protect against MSDs…

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/28/health-and-safety-newsletter-aprilmay-subscribe-now/feed/ Assessment of Repetitive Tasks of the upper limbs (the ART tool) http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/23/assessment-of-repetitive-tasks-of-the-upper-limbs-the-art-tool/?eban=rss-msd Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:44:03 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/23/assessment-of-repetitive-tasks-of-the-upper-limbs-the-art-tool/ The Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tool is designed to help you risk assess tasks that require repetitive moving of the upper limbs (arms and hands). 

It assists you in assessing some of the common risk factors in repetitive work that contribute to the development of Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs).

Assessment of Repetitive Tasks of the upper limbs (the ART tool)

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/23/assessment-of-repetitive-tasks-of-the-upper-limbs-the-art-tool/feed/ New tool launched online to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/19/new-tool-launched-online-to-help-prevent-musculoskeletal-disorders/?eban=rss-msd Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:03:10 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/19/new-tool-launched-online-to-help-prevent-musculoskeletal-disorders/ A new downloadable tool is now available to help businesses and organisations reduce the likelihood of their employees suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limbs associated with repetitive tasks.

MSDs are the most common occupational illness in Britain affecting more than 500,000 people every year and are often linked to repetitive work tasks such as packing on a production line or the regular use of hand tools.

View press release ‘New tool launched online to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders’

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