Contents 3 Introduction


4 About the author 5 5


Background Work-related upper limb disorders


6 Legal requirements relating to WRULDs 7 9


Case law relating to WRULDs The cost of WRULDs to the business


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How do we manage the risks and minimise costs? Summary


DISCLAIMER: This document is for general guidance only. All liability is excluded for actions taken or not taken in reliance on these guidelines alone. Specifi c advice should be obtained in each specifi c case. Please contact Jon Abbott on 0207 469 0200 (e-mail jon.abbott@cardinus.com) at Cardinus Risk Management to review your specifi c circumstances and requirements. COPYRIGHT: All information is copyright of Cardinus Risk Management Limited.


NOTE: In certain sections the masculine pronouns, such as “he / him / his” are utilized to address both male and female when the gender is unknown.


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