Prolonged and excessive sitting poses a major risk to our health, but the Get Britain Standing campaign and On Your Feet Britain Day on 25 April are a great way of encouraging workers to sit less and move more.
By Gavin Bradley, Active Working on 05 April 2024
Employees working from home can be prone to problems like back pain due to poorly designed workstations and a lack of rest breaks, but digital tools like apps can help employers spot and correct the problems at an early stage.
By Ed Harnett, Habitus Health on 27 March 2024
Musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, so manufacturers of materials handling equipment are increasingly adopting ergonomic principles and design features to reduce the risk of injury when operating forklifts and similar machines.
By Ben Haseley, Red Diamond Distribution on 08 November 2023
Three quarters of bus drivers say their job causes them musculoskeletal (MSD) disorders such as back, neck and shoulder pain.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 January 2024
Many people will be affected by musculoskeletal problems during their working life, but there are simple steps employers can take to help them to remain in work, therefore retaining valuable members of staff.
By Karen Walker-Bone on 13 April 2021
The Spring Budget has set out more funding for mental health, musculoskeletal conditions and cardiovascular disease to support more people to stay in work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 March 2023
Book review by Gavin Bradley, founder of Active Working CIC
By Gavin Bradley on 10 August 2020
Find the right accessory for your stand-up desk, with these standing desk mats all tried and tested over a period of weeks in our offices at Hammersmith.
By on 10 December 2019
A new poll has revealed that home workers are divided between those thriving and those desperate to get back to the office.
By on 08 June 2020
Movement is essential for our back and general bodily health. Yet when we sit all day, we are often static. Safety Management visits a unique ergonomic furniture shop to find out if active sitting could prevent pain.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 September 2023
