The Facts It is often difficult to know just how much of an impact a person's physical environment can have on their ability to work but take a look at these facts:
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In 2005/06 an estimated 2.0 million people suffered from ill health which they thought was work-related, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS)
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More than 200,000 workers suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or work related upper limb disorders (WRULD's) each year.
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The number of working days lost through upper limb disorders has doubled since 1989.
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More than two-thirds of workers have experienced pain in their back, neck or upper limbs because they sit for too long at their desk.
References: Unison Repetitive Strain Injury booklet, Health & Safety Statistics 2005/06 and http//www.unison.org.uk/safety/news_view.asp
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