Scotland launches £650k fund to help people with musculoskeletal conditions engage with work
The Scottish Government has announced a £650,000 challenge fund through CivTech Round 11, specifically seeking innovative solutions to help people with long-term health conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders participate more fully in the workforce. The funding is available to develop a solution to the Challenge, which is being sponsored by the Scottish Government, Directorate for Jobs […]
3 Steps To Success: The pristine approach to manual handling safety
Despite significant advances in legislation and workplace safety systems, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDS) remain one of the most common types of work-related injury across almost every industry. Even in highly automated environments, manual handling tasks are rarely eliminated altogether—and the injuries continue. Why? Because traditional approaches to addressing residual risk often fall short. Generic, uninspiring training […]