The same extract - after plain English

One of our basic rules is that all our staff must work safely and only do work they are qualified and legally allowed to do. Health care staff must not do anything that could injure you or them.

Back pain is the number one cause of disability in the UK. Around half of all working adults will suffer from back pain in any given year. Back pain can affect people whatever their age or sex and wherever they live. However, people in some jobs are much more likely to be affected than others.

Research shows that people working in health care are more likely to suffer from lower back pain. 73% of nurses will get back pain during their working lives.

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