Managing upper limb disorders in the workplace - a brief guide
INDG Series 171 (rev3)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
INDG Series
Abstract
Areas covered include causes and symptoms of upper limb disorders, risk assessments, psychosocial risk factors and eliminating or reducing risk.
History
Supersedes 'Managing upper limb disorders in the workplace. A brief guide' (HSE, 2013). This is a web-only version published January 2020. This document is published for the Health and Safety Executive under licence from the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Occupational health
- Health and safety
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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