Comments on: How to prevent back pain in your workplace https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/ Your HR news site Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:57:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Leading Sydney Spinal Surgeon, Dr Parkinson on Back Pain | ISpine https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/#comment-115462 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:57:53 +0000 http://www.hrmonline.com.au/?p=6265#comment-115462 […] Leading Sydney spinal surgeon, Dr Richard Parkinson details some of the primary reasons for back-related stress at work. He states that “as most of us spend a large proportion of our time in an office environment, getting up and moving around is the first line of defence in preventing back pain.” For more tips and insight into back pain avoidance and management at work, read the full article at HRM online here. […]

]]> By: Lex https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/#comment-109968 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:44:21 +0000 http://www.hrmonline.com.au/?p=6265#comment-109968 Very interesting advice on slouching–seems not to be what chair manufacturers design for.

What about kneeling chairs, like this Norwegian chair? It’s meant to keep you moving: https://www.nextposition.co.uk/shop/varier-variable-balans-original-kneeling-chair/

]]> By: Back specialist, Dr Parkinson provides helpful tips to manage back pain https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/#comment-109941 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:32:06 +0000 http://www.hrmonline.com.au/?p=6265#comment-109941 […] Leading Australian neurosurgeon, Dr Richard Parkinson details some of the primary reasons for back-related stress at work. He states that “as most of us spend a large proportion of our time in an office environment, getting up and moving around is the first line of defence in preventing back pain.” For more tips and insight into back pain avoidance and management at work, read the full article at HRM online here. […]

]]> By: Megan Hansson https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/#comment-108777 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:13:12 +0000 http://www.hrmonline.com.au/?p=6265#comment-108777 working in the field of OHS and workers compensation this is an extremely interesting

]]> By: Michael Clark https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/opinion/prevent-back-pain-work/#comment-108649 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:27:04 +0000 http://www.hrmonline.com.au/?p=6265#comment-108649 Please note Elected Occupational Health and Safety representatives are not trained or skilled to provide advice or training on back safety. That role should be undertaken by the employer’s representative – e.g. an OHS CONSULTANT – or an independent Ergonomist.

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