Upper Limb Disorder Policy

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Written by Occupational Health Manager

This policy exists to safeguard the health and safety of all colleagues whilst at work with regards to Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs). It is recognised that not all work relevant ULDs can be prevented. Work has a limited overall role in the primary causation of ULDs, yet the symptoms are frequently work-relevant (some work tasks will be difficult for people experiencing upper limb symptoms, and may sometimes provoke symptoms that may otherwise not materialize).

It is important that whenever there is any indication that a colleague may be experiencing symptoms of an ULD that the Trust responds in a timely and consistent way to ensure that the employee receives the appropriate help at the earliest stage possible.

It is important that managers and employees work together and commit to coordinated action in order to help protect employees health in the work place.

If action is taken promptly by the Trust, Manager, and Employee to prevent exposure to the possible causal factors then recovery should happen more quickly. If action is not taken then the condition may persist, and in some cases become chronic.

Where an employee reports that they are experiencing any ULD symptoms to the HR/Line Manager/Senior Manager immediate advice must be sought from Occupational Health (OH).

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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 December 2010 14:20 )

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