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Advice for employers

The information in this section will help you to comply with your legal requirements and minimise the risk to your employees of developing back pain or making existing back pain worse.

Evidence shows that good industrial relations, job satisfaction and partnership between employers and employees are key elements in the successful management of back pain problems. It may also help you to retain skilled and loyal staff. 

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Updated 2011-08-31