There is a lot you can do to prevent back pain in your workplace by:

• involving your employees;
• assessing the risks and finding ways to avoid or reduce them;
• providing training and information to your workforce.

It is important for a worker to get back to work as soon as possible. You will need to carry out a new risk assessment when they return to check whether changes need to be made to the tasks they do either temporarily or permanently. You can help them fully recover by gradually returning them to normal work.

If someone suffers for more than six weeks, the condition is termed 'chronic'. But with suitable treatment and rehabilitation many people return to a normal life.

So..... to stop back pain recurring, keep fit and stay active.

Remember…

• things can be done to prevent or minimise back pain;
• preventative measures are cost-effective;
• you cannot prevent all back pain; so early reporting of symptoms, proper treatment and suitable rehabilitation is essential.

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