When work is a pain : young workers face a terrible strain injuries risk
2001
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4-5
high risk groups ; musculoskeletal diseases ; repetitive strain injury ; repetitive work ; occupational risks ; trade union document ; work posture ; young worker
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
Young workers are facing a repetitive strain injury epidemic. Using official data, TUC researchers found a whole generation of workers could become victims, devastating the British economy and leaving millions in pain. Young workers are more at risk than any other age group on every one of the four main risk factors associated with RSI: repetition and speed, awkward posture, lack of control over the work process, and the use of force. Nearly 4 million young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are in work.
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