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14 October 2011 - NR 53/11

Local student commended

A 36-year-old student has scooped an award for his research into back pain at a ceremony in London.

Chukwuka Maduekeh from Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, was commended for his work looking into musculoskeletal disorders by the London Metropolitan Branch of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

As well as an award for his research, Chukwuka was presented with a cash prize at the student award presentations this week.

Chukwuka’s research, ‘Musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors amongst special needs transport workers’ was part of his MSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management at Brunel University.

Mature student Chukwuka said: “I’m over the moon that my research has been recognised by the IOSH London Metropolitan Branch.

“It’s estimated that more than half a million workers suffered from musculoskeletal disorders last year alone caused, or made worse, by work. My research was used by the London Borough of Harrow and I’m delighted that the results helped them to put new policies in place.”

Paul Williams, chair of IOSH’s London Metropolitan Branch, said: “Chukwuka’s research was commended for its common sense approach to health and safety. Although the research was extremely niche, it addressed issues for the London Borough of Harrow’s health and safety team which made a difference.

“Occupational health and safety is important in any workplace and investing in health and safety can save businesses thousands of pounds each year. Recognising the research conducted into the field is really important to enable the health and safety profession to continue to grow.”

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Notes for editors:

IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals. With more than 40,000 members in 85 countries, we’re the world’s biggest professional health and safety organisation.

We set standards, and support, develop and connect our members with resources, guidance, events and training. We’re the voice of the profession, and campaign on issues that affect millions of working people.

IOSH was founded in 1945 and is a registered charity with international NGO status.