Construction workers often suffer from pain and injury caused by their work but a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks they face and protect them from harm when handling heavy objects.
Work-related injuries can leave employees in agony and lead to businesses losing time and productivity but what’s the key to creating an intervention that really makes a difference to workers and their wellbeing?
A new study looks at whether upper body exoskeletons could be the key to cutting injuries caused by overhead work and making physical tasks easier and more comfortable for wearers.
For professions like the military and emergency services, carrying heavy loads on your back is often part of the job. But there could be a way of making this task easier by moving the weight.
Our new infographic is filled with practical advice on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, including warning signs of where problems could develop and easy-to-follow tips on working more safely.
Hairdressing, laundry work and manufacturing are the sectors where women are most likely to suffer problems with their wrists and elbows, according to new research into female-dominated jobs.
Research revealing how our cognitive ability is affected by carrying heavier loads while we walk could help improve the design of wearable work equipment for emergency crews and the military
