Upper Limb Disorders
With the introduction of new technology, the number of movements required by the upper limbs is increasing in many professions. The two main professions where employees are reporting work related upper limb disorders are keyboard operators and supermarket checkout operators who use laser scanning systems.
Employers are under a legal duty to prevent the risk of their employees developing a work related upper limb disorder. For example, employers must consider the design of work stations and the seating provided.
There are various work related upper limb disorders that can be caused by an employer’s failure to consider the health risks of their employees. These disorders include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Peritendinitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Bursitis
- Writers Cramp
- De Quervain’s Syndrome
- Trigger Thumb
- Trigger Finger
If you are suffering from a work related upper limb disorder as a result of the negligence of an employer, our experienced personal injury team can help you claim compensation.
To find out how to make a claim for compensation, call Ashton Morton Slack on 0870 609 3630 and talk to one of our personal injury experts.