Workplace Back Pain Support For Employers
Musculoskeletal problems and recurring back pain remain one of the most common causes of workplace absence and reduced productivity. Active Return supports employers across Norwich and Norfolk by helping employees with persistent or recurring back pain return to work safely, remain productive and build confidence in their ability to perform their role.
Rus has helped many employees with back pain return to or stay at work using rehabilitation and ergonomic interventions. Some of the industries he has experience in include:
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Emergency services
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Utilities
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Office workers
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Manufacturing
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Automotive
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Energy
Common Workplace Challenges
Repeated Sickness Absence
Employees experience recurring periods of absence due to back pain.
Delayed Return To Work
Workers lack confidence in their ability to safely return to normal duties.
Reduced Productivity
Employees remain at work but struggle with pain, movement limitations or fear of aggravating symptoms.
Unclear Workplace Adjustments
Managers are unsure what practical changes would support successful return to work.
Early intervention and structured support can help employees move forward with greater confidence.
Workplace Rehabilitation Services
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Workplace Ergonomics Assessments
Back Recovery Programme
Return To Work Planning
Manager Guidance
Ergonomic assessment of employee's job and cost effective practical recommendations.
Helping employees rebuild confidence and capability so they can return to normal duties.
Those who attend the Advanced Back Recovery Programme will participate in job specific physical conditioning.
Structured support for employees returning following persistent or recurring back pain. Employees are expected to return to work on a phased return from day one of attending the Back Recovery Programme.
Supporting managers with practical ergonomic recommendations to reduce risk factors for back pain. Specific return to work programmes to help manage employees who are attending the Back Recovery Programme.
Workplace Back Recovery Programme
Designed for employees with persistent or recurring back pain.
- ✓ Comprehensive assessment
- ✓ Workplace ergonomics review
- ✓ Return to work plan
- ✓ Attendance on Back Recovery Programme
- ✓ Progress reviews with employee
- ✓ Possible recommendation to attend Advanced Back Recovery Programme
Workplace Ergonomics Support
Workplace Ergonomics Assessments
Ergonomics assessment and cost effective practical recommendations to help manage and reduce musculoskeletal risk factors.
Training
Structured evidence based training such to help reduce and manage musculoskeletal risk factors. Manual handling training is conducted in the employees workplace simulating the types of tasks they do on a day to day basis.
Computer Workstation Assessments
The assessment will include recommendations for change if required.