Injuries among health care staff remain high

Article Abstract:

The Health and Safety Executive has published a guide to patient manual handling called 'Guidance on Manual Handling of Loads in the Health Service.' Over 8,500 staff a year suffer from injuries caused by manual handling accidents. Staff's work is physically demanding and a wide variation of handling tasks are undertaken. The guide states that employers should examine tasks, loads, working environments and individuals capabilities. Changes could be costly, such as changing layout and increasing staff numbers. However, civil claims against employers and the loss of skilled staff has also been financially demanding.

Injuries, Health care industry, Complications and side effects, Manual work

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HSE annual report 1993 94

Article Abstract:

In 1993 94, 379 people were killed at work, down from 452 in 1992 93, according to the Health and Safety Commission. Major injuries were suffered by 28,924 people, compared to 28,722 in the previous year. Injuries which resulted in absence from work for a minimum of three days totalled 134,841, compared to 143,283. The number of compensation claims for occupational asbestosis has risen 300% since 1981.

Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Statistics

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Thermal radiation research

Article Abstract:

A report produced for the Health and Safety Executive which makes use of experimental and medical data to investigate thermal radiation effects on humans is discussed. The responses of people of different age groups to fire are considered.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Fire, Fire behavior in children, Child fire behavior

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