HSE "Better Backs Campaign"
Health & Safety Executive's Campaign for "Better Backs" is due to start in October this year, (full details can be found a at http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/campaigns/index.htm.
The aim of the campaign is to reduce the incidence of back pain caused or made worse by work, its impact and the number of working days lost due to back pain. It will focus on the holistic approach needed to manage back pain. It will promote sensible workplace precautions that reduce the risk of back pain and emphasise the positive benefits of staying active with back pain. At the same time, it will encourage employers and employees to work together to help people return to normal activities including work.
There are three ways in which I can help you:
Advice on VDU/workstation posture...
I have received company training as an assessor for VDU/workstation posture.
10 minute neck, shoulder and back massage at workstation...
I have provided SAGA (Thanet and Folkestone offices) with a series of 10 minute neck & shoulder massages at employees desks. This was paid for by SAGA and proved very popular, not only with staff but with the managers and also the company's Health & Safety department.
One day, weekly on site 30 minute massages (I provide equipment you provide a room)...
I work at Silent Gliss one day a week in their First Aid Room. The treatments I provide are varied, but are most commonly for back pain, neck & shoulder pain and stress & tension headaches.
If you are a company based in Thanet and are interested in any of the services offered above I would be most pleased to come and discuss them with you at a time convenient to you.