RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury
Originally coined by the media, 'RSI' (Repetitive Strain Injury) is a generic term used to cover a range of specific disorders of the musculoskeletal system (Type 1 RSI). RSI is also used to describe Non-Specific Pain Syndrome 'diffuse-RSI' (NSPS) and ULD (Upper Limb Disorders). This however is not strictly correct, because RSI only really describes how a problem was caused rather than naming problem.
Research in America has shown that for every dollar invested in an RSI prevention policy in an office environment there is a return of $17.80.
RSI/Upper Limb Disorders conditions occur in both upper and lower limbs as well as affecting the spine in various areas, which in turn can cause referred pain into the limbs, making diagnosis difficult. Symptoms of numbness, tingling, sharp pain, dull ache, weakness, loss of grip and restricted movement of limbs can render people incapable of carrying out the simplest of tasks, at home or at work resulting in time off work or in the more extreme cases loss of job and court cases.
A simple Worksafe UK One-to-One Risk Assessment helps reduce RSI risk dramatically by making sure that poor work practice is observed and noted. Better practices are then suggested.
About Worksafe UK
As you may already know, Worksafe UK is one of the largest Health & Safety Training companies in the UK today including Workstation DSE Risk Assessor Training, Manual Handling Training and Fire Warden Training and Competent Person Training to name a few.
For your peace of mind, all our trainers are highly experienced and each with many years of service in the Health & Safety field. Their experience allows them to go 'off script' where necessary to deal with questions relating to issues specific to your workplace.