There are many roles which involve a significant number of repetitive movements to complete the job. Your employer is under a duty to limit the number of repetitive movements you do as far as possible.
In the main factory assembly line/machinery roles require people to undertake constant repetitive tasks and, in many cases, it cannot be done in any other way. That said, the law requires the employer to limit the repetitive task as much as possible.
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Repetitive strain injuries can also be suffered by people in different and varied jobs like decorators or typists, but the list is potentially endless.
Limiting exposure might involve allowing regular breaks and swapping job roles throughout the day.
Bringing a successful claim for repetitive strain can usually requires multiple repeating movements per hour over a prolonged period. You therefore need to ensure that you accurately note exactly what the job entails and the hours per day spent doing it, together with any breaks that you receive. Detail is the key in bringing successful repetitive strain claims.
Repetitive strain injuries generally tend to occur in the:-
- Back
- Fingers/hands
- Wrist
- Elbows
- Shoulders
Symptoms can start off as mild pain or tingling/numbness sensations. It is important that as soon as you start to feel these, or any other, symptoms, you immediately report them to your employer and seek medical attention.
By ignoring the symptoms, you will make them worse. The symptoms will only progress and become more painful and make your life more difficult.
Ultimately, the sooner you contact a Solicitor the better. Claims will always be fought on what Lawyers call Limitation. The law usually allows a stop date beyond which a claim can’t continue. This is usually a three-years in personal injury claims, and that period normally runs from a specific accident date. That doesn’t apply with these sorts of injuries, as things tend to develop gradually. In repetitive stain injury claims, Limitation doesn’t always run from when you receive a formal medical diagnosis. The limitation clock can start ticking from the moment your symptoms develop.
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We can help you claim compensation for your injuries and any associated financial losses. These losses can include loss of earnings, medical costs and help received from friends and family. Whatever losses you have suffered, we will be able to advise you.
There are many ways in which you can be injured at work, such as in factory and warehouse accidents, construction accidents, or accidents caused by defective equipment or insufficient training. There are many other examples so for expert advice get in touch.
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We want to make your claim process a smooth one. That’s why we offer a free consultation with one of our friendly solicitors to get the ball rolling. After you’ve told us what happened, we’ll provide you with expert legal advice at no cost to you. We also operate a no win, no fee policy here at Taylor Emmet.
More information links
Repetitive Strain Injury RSI – NHS.uk
Accidents at Work – tayloremmet.co.uk
Hand and Wrist Fractures – tayloremmet.co.uk
