Labour Research September 2000

Features: Health & safety matters

Left-handed workers more at risk of accident?

The GMB general union has called for more research into the problems of

left-handed workers, following concerns that they may be more vulnerable

to workplace accidents.

Research in the United States found that left-handed people were more

involved in accidents than those who are right handed.

The union also believes there is evidence that they suffer more

repetitive strain injuries.