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Graphic designer 02.11.2005

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Graphic designer

Just two years after starting her job, a 20-year-old graphic designer was awarded substantial damages for severe and disabling repetitive strain injury (RSI) from using a computer mouse. She claimed successfully that she was never shown how to use the mouse correctly.


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"During their education, at school and university, students are prepared for their future trade or profession. The studies develop technical expertise and competence as well as an intellectual capability to solve problems. They may be initiated in data processing, informatics, communication, accounting, marketing, administration and/or legal issues. It is, however, extremely rare to find health and safety at work being taught to non-practitioners as part of their general education programme."

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