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manual handling statistics 2014 to 2015
The figures above are obviously out of date but they do indicate typical figures. Statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive show that work related musculoskeletal disorders account for serious health problems amongst those at work. In one year, 2014 to 2015 there were:
- 9.5 million days lost to injury due to these disorders
- 553,000 cases of musculoskeletal disorders
- Higher rates of disorders for people over the age of 45
- Higher rates in building trade, nurses, agriculture, courier and postal workers
- An equal split between back disorders and upper limb disorders
- Over five billion pounds cost to the nation