Category Archives: Occupational Health and Ergonomics

These articles are of interest to those wishing to prevent or manage musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.

To stretch or not to stretch – Physio Deal Kent

Summary of efficacy of stretching in the workplace to prevent/minimise risk of injury Stretching just doesn’t have the effects that most people hope it does. Plentiful research has shown that it doesn’t warm you up, prevent soreness or injury, enhance … Continue reading

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Wellbeing – Physio Deal Kent

Wellbeing means different things to different people and there are many definitions. Many refer to aspects of the physical and mental but go beyond the basic definition of health. There are also references to financial stability, social satisfaction and personal … Continue reading

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Ergonomics – Physio Deal Kent

Ergonomics is about fitting the job and the workplace to the person. Ergonomics applies information about human behaviour, abilities and limitations and other characteristics to the design of tools, machines, tasks, jobs and environments for productive, safe, comfortable and effective … Continue reading

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Occupational Health Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists use education, exercise and manual therapy techniques to restore movement and function when someone has an injury. Physiotherapists who help to improve the health and wellbeing of workers so that they can do their jobs efficiently and effectively are called occupational health … Continue reading

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Computer Ergonomics for Kids

Children are more sedentary then ever and part of this is due to the changes in technology. Children use computers at school and at home for a variety of tasks. Part of their IT education needs to include how to … Continue reading

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How to keep your staff healthy – health and ergonomics tips

Around half of industrial injuries are thought to be attributed to cumulative trauma or overuse injury. These can range from troublesome annoyances, to severe debilitation. There are a number of steps that employers can take to minimise repetitive strain injury within your workforce. … Continue reading

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DSE assessments Kent

We are experienced DSE/computer workstation assessors and pride ourselves on delivering clear and practical advice at affordable prices. We offer single and group DSE assessments depending on your needs. What sets us apart from other DSE assessors is the fact … Continue reading

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Physiotherapy Deal Kent

What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that … Continue reading

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Schools – Keeping our Children Healthy

There a lots of resources online with good, evidence based advice for how we can keep our children healthy. See below for some useful references. Healthly Schools London http://www.healthyschools.london.gov.uk/ See our website for information on ergonomics.    

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Occupational Health Physiotherapy

Did you know that physiotherapists can help keep your staff healthy and improve productivity? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including back pain are one of the biggest causes of sickness absence on any given day. Early access to physiotherapy ensures: Prompt injury … Continue reading

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Useful Resources

There are many useful ergonomic tools online including some for manual handling and push/pull forces. Visit the HSE website for further details. http://www.hse.gov.uk/search/search-results.htm?q=ergonomics#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=ergonomics&gsc.page=1

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Occupational Health Kent – what we can do for you

What is occupational health? Traditionally occupational health was a ‘medical’ reactive process diagnosing health effects and illness, promoting good health, reducing risks by controlling exposures and preventing ill health. Today it has to justify itself economically and is a service … Continue reading

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DSE Assessment Kent

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is a device or equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen, regardless of the display process involved; it includes both conventional display screens and those used in emerging technologies such as laptops, touch-screens and … Continue reading

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2016 DSE Risk Assessor Training

Our one day comprehensive course will ensure that attendees are competent and efficient in assessing DSE work stations. Contact us today to see how we can help your organisation support colleagues using DSE equipment.

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DSE training Kent

We offer DSE risk assessor training for managers, health and safety staff or EHS colleagues who which to learn how to undertake DSE assessments for their staff. Our one day training course will equip participants with the knowledge of how to … Continue reading

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Occupational health should be a key part of care

The Council for Work and Health says that occupational health should be integrated into mainstream healthcare. It calls for partnerships between employers and healthcare providers. Physiotherapists are critical in supporting people with injuries and helping them to remain at work … Continue reading

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In house Physio Kent

The HSE highlights the benefits of having onsite physiotherapy services at work. http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/experience/phisiotherapy.htm Call us today to see how we can help you to reduce sickness absence.  

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Computer Ergonomics

What can I do to help myself? Make full use of the equipment provided, and adjust it to get the best from it and to avoid potential health problems.  The Health and Safety Executive provide the following tips: Getting Comfortable: … Continue reading

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Did you know…

A company can claim tax relief for up to £500 per employee, per year for any health related interventions including physiotherapy. This makes such interventions very cost effective. With musculoskeletal disorders accounting for 49% of sickness absence physiotherapists are perfectly … Continue reading

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DSE Assessments – When do you need to do them?

When are assessments required? Whenever: You have been allocated a new workstation The workstation is relocated New hardware is introduced New furniture is introduced Working practices are altered or new software is introduced Significant changes are made to the lighting … Continue reading

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