Occupational Health
The Evidence
- 9.3 million days are lost each year because of musculoskeletal conditions. They are the most commonly reported cause of work-related ill health in the UK, affecting more than one million people.
- 3.8 million days are lost each year due to back pain alone.
- Each year up to a third of GP consultations are for musculoskeletal disorders.
- Every year hundreds of employees seek litigation for musculoskeletal injuries and receive settlements ranging from £2,500 to £250,000.
- Overall cost to society of work related injuries and ill health has been estimated at £7.4 billion each year.
The Problems
- Poor Employee Performance
- Lost Time & Reduced Productivity/Efficiency
- Increased Staff Costs
- Poor Morale & Motivation
- Litigation
Why?
- Aging Workforce
- More Sedentary Society
- Physical, Repetitive or Sustained Workloads
- Reduced Individual's Capacity
- Accumulative Effects of Poor Posture and Repetitive Trauma
- Obesity
- Poor Physical Activity Levels
