The Health and Safety Executive's 2024/25 statistics reveal a mixed picture for work-related MSDs. Whilst total cases decreased to 511,000 workers, new cases rose to 173,000 and upper limb injuries increased to 41%. With 7.1 million working days lost, this analysis examines what these trends mean for businesses across Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland in high-risk sectors and why proactive Ergonomic intervention remains critical.
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Integrating Ergonomics into Lean Manufacturing: The Overlooked Opportunity
Lean and Ergonomics solve the same problems but rarely work together. This disconnect is a missed opportunity. Ergonomic injuries are waste. Integrating Ergonomics into lean practices from the start creates better solutions, avoids costly retrofits and improves both productivity and worker wellbeing.
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Investing in Retail Ergonomics Isn't Just Ethical, It Makes Commercial Sense
Over 3 million UK retail workers face underestimated ergonomic challenges. Discover why addressing manual handling, checkout ergonomics and workplace design makes both ethical and commercial sense.
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What Does C.ErgHF Mean? Your Guide to Chartered Ergonomists in the UK
What separates a Chartered Ergonomist from other practitioners? Discover what C.ErgHF status means, the professional standards required and how to distinguish genuine expertise.
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Work-related MSDs are the hidden cost your business can't ignore
543,000 UK workers suffer from MSDs, costing 7.8 million working days annually. Discover why specialist ergonomics expertise, not just H&S protocols, is essential to protect your workforce and bottom line.
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