Posted By J Knight
Hi Folks,

We are currently looking to justify some (expensive) choices we have made in developing a new care centre. One of our Directors has asked what the evidence is that cramped conditions cause back injuries.

I have offered the Guidance to MHOR as this is what you might call forensic evidence in that it would be admitted as evidence in court and would be persuasive if quoted against us in respect of a quote.

I've also found a HSE research paper from the mattress manufacturing industry which quotes work establishing a direct link between MSD and cramped working conditions.

finally, one of my colleagues has carried out a REBA and established that there is more risk of injury by the REBA criteria in smaller rooms.

But I would be pleased if anybody could offer further evidence in support of a link between back injury and cramped working conditions, especially in the Care industry. Its not anecdotes, we have plenty of these, but if you like scientific evidence I'm after,

John

Posted By J Knight
Hi Della,

I tried the HSE website, and found a couple of things but only of limited use. However, your CSP link was spot on, thanks very much for that,

John