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Repetitive Strain Injury from work
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Plus the pad was only meant to use a the low level changing table. Also its not just kneeling its having crouch at low level furniture and only having the use of low level furniture design for 3 year old.0
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Jude57 said:Loulou2017 said:Not in union but I'm about to sign up
If your consultant has told you that your condition is directly as a result of your work, you may have a case against your employer if you can prove negligence on their part, but remember, we as individuals, are equally responsible for our own health and safety, so think about what steps you have taken to protect yourself over the years. if you are joining a union, seek legal representation via the union. If you seek legal representation elsewhere, the union won't continue to represent you. If you are going to use an outside solicitor, check whether your home, car or life insurance covers legal advice. If not, and you go with a no-win, no-fee firm be absolutely certain you understand the terms of your contract with them.
For now, I'd be requesting an Occupational Health assessment, plus an Access to Work assessment. These will help you identify your ability to continue in the same job and whether reasonable adjustments could help you to do so. Again, what is reasonable depends on the job and employer.0 -
Savesmartsunday said:Jude57 said:Loulou2017 said:Not in union but I'm about to sign up
If your consultant has told you that your condition is directly as a result of your work, you may have a case against your employer if you can prove negligence on their part, but remember, we as individuals, are equally responsible for our own health and safety, so think about what steps you have taken to protect yourself over the years. if you are joining a union, seek legal representation via the union. If you seek legal representation elsewhere, the union won't continue to represent you. If you are going to use an outside solicitor, check whether your home, car or life insurance covers legal advice. If not, and you go with a no-win, no-fee firm be absolutely certain you understand the terms of your contract with them.
For now, I'd be requesting an Occupational Health assessment, plus an Access to Work assessment. These will help you identify your ability to continue in the same job and whether reasonable adjustments could help you to do so. Again, what is reasonable depends on the job and employer.
Advice/ representation, perhaps. Rule book benefits will have a qualifying period of around 3 months to access.
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Loulou2017 said:Hi, I've worked in the same local government maintained nursery/ preschool for 17 years. ...0
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So I'm employed by the council ie public sector not private.
Unison will give you 30 min for any Pre existing condition or issue.
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Savesmartsunday said:Jude57 said:Loulou2017 said:Not in union but I'm about to sign up
If your consultant has told you that your condition is directly as a result of your work, you may have a case against your employer if you can prove negligence on their part, but remember, we as individuals, are equally responsible for our own health and safety, so think about what steps you have taken to protect yourself over the years. if you are joining a union, seek legal representation via the union. If you seek legal representation elsewhere, the union won't continue to represent you. If you are going to use an outside solicitor, check whether your home, car or life insurance covers legal advice. If not, and you go with a no-win, no-fee firm be absolutely certain you understand the terms of your contract with them.
For now, I'd be requesting an Occupational Health assessment, plus an Access to Work assessment. These will help you identify your ability to continue in the same job and whether reasonable adjustments could help you to do so. Again, what is reasonable depends on the job and employer.0 -
Loulou2017 said:So I'm employed by the council ie public sector not private.
Unison will give you 30 min for any Pre existing condition or issue.1 -
Jude57 said:Loulou2017 said:Not in union but I'm about to sign up
If your consultant has told you that your condition is directly as a result of your work, you may have a case against your employer if you can prove negligence on their part, but remember, we as individuals, are equally responsible for our own health and safety, so think about what steps you have taken to protect yourself over the years. if you are joining a union, seek legal representation via the union. If you seek legal representation elsewhere, the union won't continue to represent you. If you are going to use an outside solicitor, check whether your home, car or life insurance covers legal advice. If not, and you go with a no-win, no-fee firm be absolutely certain you understand the terms of your contract with them.
For now, I'd be requesting an Occupational Health assessment, plus an Access to Work assessment. These will help you identify your ability to continue in the same job and whether reasonable adjustments could help you to do so. Again, what is reasonable depends on the job and employer.
This is the same as with work related stress. The consultant can diagnose a medical level of stress but he cannot first hand testify as to the cause.
The fact the the OP's colleagues have similar problems may well help in any claim, providing they either make similar claims or are willing to testify against their employer on the OP's behalf. Whilst some people will, many won't when push comes to shove.4 -
Undervalued said:Jude57 said:Loulou2017 said:Not in union but I'm about to sign up
If your consultant has told you that your condition is directly as a result of your work, you may have a case against your employer if you can prove negligence on their part, but remember, we as individuals, are equally responsible for our own health and safety, so think about what steps you have taken to protect yourself over the years. if you are joining a union, seek legal representation via the union. If you seek legal representation elsewhere, the union won't continue to represent you. If you are going to use an outside solicitor, check whether your home, car or life insurance covers legal advice. If not, and you go with a no-win, no-fee firm be absolutely certain you understand the terms of your contract with them.
For now, I'd be requesting an Occupational Health assessment, plus an Access to Work assessment. These will help you identify your ability to continue in the same job and whether reasonable adjustments could help you to do so. Again, what is reasonable depends on the job and employer.
This is the same as with work related stress. The consultant can diagnose a medical level of stress but he cannot first hand testify as to the cause.
The fact the the OP's colleagues have similar problems may well help in any claim, providing they either make similar claims or are willing to testify against their employer on the OP's behalf. Whilst some people will, many won't when push comes to shove.2 -
I definitely don't anything outside of work that means spending a long time on my knees 😆.
Their have been studied done on nursery /preschool staff in the US in 1995 and in the UK in 2011 showing link between musculoskeletal disorders and nursey duties.
My concern is I only know about the risks now I've spoken to GP and look up the information myself.
I bet lots of other staff are not aware of the damage they could be doing to their bodies overtime.
If I'd been warned of the risk I could of avoided it.0
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