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GETTING TO
GRIPS WITH
KNEE INJURY
Knee injuries are commonplace among installers and tradespeople. Sore
and swollen knee joints are something that they all suffer from at one time
or another. It is a perennial problem and highly aggravating, but prevention
is far easier than cure by taking the proper steps to look after your knees.
The knee is one of the
largest and most complex joints in the body
and there are different
types of injuries that
are of concern to anyone who works on their
knees.
The most common is
probably Housemaid’s Knee
or Bursitis, which is caused
by kneeling for long periods
of time or by repetitive knee
movements such as crouching down and standing
up. Fluid builds up in the
bursa - which is the sack of
fluid that cushions the knee
joints – causing swelling,
soreness and stiffness.
So what is the answer?
Effective knee protection on
site is, as might be expected, covered by EU legislation.
The EN 14404 Knee Protection Standard deals with
the size, force-distribution
and penetration-resistance
of kneepads.
Type 2, Level 1 protection ensures reliable knee
protection for craftsmen in
a mobile working environment that involves regular
kneeling to perform their
job.
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