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A colleague has just purchased a new “executive” chair. However, when you looked at the one they’d chosen, you realised that it wasn’t really suitable for prolonged screen-based work. Do you need to
worry about this?
Published 06.05.2008
One of your employees has demanded (not asked) for a new chair. He’s complaining that the one he has isn’t “ergonomic” and causes him backache. How should you deal with him, and do you have to
respond to his demands?
Published 06.11.2006
An employee has said that their chair needs to be replaced because it’s more than five years old. According to them, older models don’t provide sufficient support and are likely to be the cause of
health problems. Are they right?
Published 19.05.2008
What should you do if one of your staff decides they don’t want to use their office chair, but an inflatable exercise ball instead? Far fetched? Not at the University of Bath it isn’t. What should
you do if you find yourself in a similar situation?
Published 16.07.2007
An employee who works from home has sent in an expenses request to cover the cost of a £200 office chair. They purchased it to help them with a back problem. Do you have a legal duty to pay for it?
Published 09.02.2009
According to recent research, those suffering with lower back pain should continue to work and stay active. What are the findings and how can you avoid any potential problems?
Published 14.01.2008
One of your employees is making suspicious claims that their job is making an existing back complaint worse. You’re concerned that if you do nothing they’ll be off for ages and might even seek
compensation for it. What are your options?
Published 26.02.2007
The fruit picking season is with us once again. What are the ergonomic hazards that your workers face and what can you do to limit any issues such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that may arise?
Published 31.05.2022
An exceptionally tall worker is suing Barclays Bank following a back injury. What’s going on and how can you avoid a similar situation?
Published 18.12.2006
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