Of the many tasks associated with this work, a large number of them will involve some form of Manual handling.
Reviewing the accident records for the previous year it has been noted that there a significant number of back injuries reported amongst the staff.
ACCIDENT FIGURES ? RELATING TO BACK INJURY 2000- 2003
Accident Type 2003 2002 2001 2000
No Time Off Work 171 126 153 148
Absent for up to Three (3) Days 82 59 72 63
Absent for over Three (3) Days 31 17 19 24
Total Accidents 284 202 244 215
It is likely that these injuries may have resulted from a lack of understanding and awareness regarding Manual Handling... displayed 300 characters
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Left alone this problem would only increase and result in a number of issues for the Society. i.e.
? Employees off sick with their associated costs. At a minimum of ?5 per hour one employee off work for an average 3 days could cost the Society ?120 in covering that job.
? Lost man hours
? Other employees having to work extra hours to cover those off sick
? Long term injuries resulting from Manual Handling... displayed 300 characters
