Employers needed to take part in sickness study
RESEARCHERS at the University of Derby are appealing for more large employers to get involved in a study which aims to reduce a widespread cause of sickness absence.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, musculoskeletal disorders are still the most common work-related illness in the UK.
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Dr Claire Williams, lecturer at the University of Derby.
These disorders include upper limb problems, back problems or postural pain that can affect employees' ability to carry out their daily role.
Dr Claire Williams, lecturer in human factors and ergonomics at the university's Centre for Psychological Research, is already working with Rolls-Royce, Chesterfield Borough Council and Derbyshire Health United on the Move More study.
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She said: "With an estimated 7.6 million days lost from work last year due to these musculoskeletal disorders – an average of 15 days lost in each individual case, or three full working weeks – it's pretty clear that no business can afford to ignore the musculoskeletal health of its workforce.
"Likewise, employees need to be aware of what they can do to take care of themselves."
The study, funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, aims to help businesses by implementing a number of simple techniques designed to change individuals' behaviour. Businesses which want to take part in the study should contact Elaine Denning via e-mail at E.Denning1@derby.ac.uk.
Comments
by criggy47
Monday, March 11 2013, 5:08AM
“What a joke , you get written warnings even if you supply doctors papers ,a bullying company”
by Four_Canal
Saturday, October 06 2012, 4:48PM
“Laziness is probably the biggest reason for sick days.”
by dave15248
Saturday, October 06 2012, 4:29PM
“Musculoskeletal, widely referred to as CBA syndrome !”
by coralsea
Saturday, October 06 2012, 2:15PM
“Sainsbury's should get involved with this study, because as a company (Iused to work for them)
they seem to support the companies sickies,instead of the employee's that are dedicated and take little or no time off sick.
the store i worked for In Derby had at least 70% of there work force regular sickies, some being off for weeks if not months, then when they eventually returned after there rest, they woud be asked if they neede any help in easing there injuries ( i am laughing as i write this ) then they would get there full amount of holiday (approx 6 weeks ) with full pay.
what a joke and there are other companies like sainsbury's out there who ***** foot round these walking wounded, what about the employee's who work bloody hard and get no regonition”