Yep, this is exactly the sort of situation where help from someone trained in ergonomics is a good idea. My problem is with the notion that this sort of thing is required even if no issues have been raised by any employees.
but basically unless someone says “hay, I’m having a recurring problem because of how I work and I can’t seem to sort it out” it won’t figure large on our radar
At what stage do we stop implementing programmes to pre-empt things that might happen? Should there be a programme to swap peoples hands after they leave the toilet in order to ensure that they have washed their hands properly so that they do not spread germs? What other programmes should be put in place?And you see, I would look at Diziet's story differently... I would see that his situation is a perfect example of how a prgramme of WSA would have prevented his injury. What is wrong with that concept?
Again, rather than waiting until an employee suffers pain for an extended period of time, why not put systems in place to prevent them suffering the pain in the first place? (Leaving aside completely the fact that legislation requires it) . On a purely human level, surely it's better to prevent the pain, rather than that trying to remedy the pain?
I really don't see what is so controversial about a basic programme of WSAs, or why someone would react so negatively to them. They are not some hare-brained idea that I came up with... they are widely accepted as Best Practice in the field of H&S, and are widely implemented by enlightened employers.
At what stage do we stop implementing programmes to pre-empt things that might happen? ...
When the courts take the same position on personal responsibility as you do. So long as lawsuits succeed when your commonsense approach might say that that the claim is unreasonable, then it is wise for people to takes steps to minimise their exposure.
And you see, I would look at Diziet's story differently... I would see that his situation is a perfect example of how a prgramme of WSA would have prevented his injury. What is wrong with that concept?
Would posters refoucus on the OP's original question and continue to abide by the posting guidelines.
Momah.
Your interesting contributions have been split off here:
Does the process of litigation itself encourage disability and compromise recovery?
Please leave this thread to discuss the particular questions raised by the OP.
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