McSherry v British Telecom

(1992) 3 Med LR 129

MAYOR'S AND CITY OF LONDON COURT

and Judge John BYRT QC

Occupational medicine — Repetitive strain injury (RSI) — Plaintiffs employed by defendants as data processing officers (DPOs) in keyboard work — Pain caused by overloading of muscles and tendons — Whether defendants liable. — Statutory duty — Breach — Repetitive strain injury — Suitable seats for sedentary work to be provided by employers — Whether defendants in breach — Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963, section 14