Computer Repetitive Stress Injuries Posted on 6/16/2010 | 0 Comment

The use of computers in colleges and offices has increased substantially over the past few years. This has resulted in an increase in computer repetitive stress injuries (CRSI) that include shoulder pain, neck pain, headache, backache, wrist pain, eye discomfort, and carpal tunnel syndrome.1 Today, nearly 200000 Americans suffer from work related musculoskeletal injuries due to poor design of work place2. Over one half of these injuries are due to use of computers.2 In the year 1994, 7897 cases of carpel tunnel syndrome was reported due to repetitive typing.2 More specifically, at an engineering firm, 46% of the employees suffered from neck pain, 38.5% had headaches, 30.8% had shoulder pain, and 30.8% had back pain due to computer use.2 There is a huge imbalance in health care allocation in the United States with 95% of the investments being used to treat diseases, and only 5% being used for prevention3. Taking this into consideration, this video intends to increase public awareness and talks about the various ergonomic techniques that can be used to prevent CRSI. Target audience: Professionals and students who regularly use computers at work places and homes. Main message: Use easy ergonomic techniques to prevent computer related stress injuries. Created for: HMI 7544 Epidemiology; University of Missouri-Columbia, Winter Semester 2008. References: 1. Smith, MJ, Conway, FT, & Karsh, B. (1999). Occupational Stress in Human Computer Interaction. Industrial Health, 37, 157 ...


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How to Choose a Work Injury Solicitor Posted on 6/02/2010 | 0 Comment

If you've suffered from a work injury, and are looking for a suitable work injury solicitor, then you might know exactly what to look for, and which firm of solicitors you'll choose. If not, here's what you need to consider.

1. You'll want to know how much experience the solicitor has had. If they've been involved in work injury cases for many years, then they'll have more experience than a new solicitor who was recently involved in family law.

2. You'll also want to know roughly how many, or a percentage of cases the solicitor has won. If they have won a large number of their cases, then you'll feel much more confident that they can win your case for you as well.

3. It's important that the legal process is explained to you, so that you know what to expect from your solicitor, and what you need to do.

4. Many solicitor offer a no win no fee service. You'll need to find out whether that is the case in your instance. Perhaps it's only for road traffic accidents.

5. if your work injury solicitor is unable to get you compensation, and your case is unsuccessful, you'll want to know what happens then. Find out how much you'll need to pay, and whether there is any route to appeal.

6. You might find that there are work injury solicitors that deal with specific injuries, such as those caused by machinery, insufficient training, or lifting injuries, or industrial diseases such as mesothelioma, or other asbestos related conditions. You might be better off with someone who knows exactly what sort of thing happened to you.

7. You'll want to choose a solicitor that specialises in workplaceinjury claims, so that they'll have the experience and resources you need. if the firm of solicitors normally sell houses, or advise on employment law, they might not be right for your work injuryclaim.

8. Your employers are responsible for your health and safety not just in the office, but also in other areas, such as the car park. In addition, they are also accountable for any health issues resulting from the heating and ventilation. Even if you're not sure whether you have a case or not, it's a good idea to talk to a specialist solicitor.

9. You'll also want to ask about the level of compensation you might be entitled to receive. The amount is likely to be dependent of the injury and the circumstances. Even though you might be in a lot of pain, or have suffered a lot, it doesn't necessarily mean that you'll get a lot of compensation.

10. If you don't know which solicitor to choose, you might want to choose one on reputation, or on the recommendation of friends, or testimonials from others who have used them.

Now you know what to look for, perhaps now is the time for you to see a work injury solicitor and see how they can help you.

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