Importance of knee protection

'Redbacks' is an award-winning, nonfoam based, safety kneepad which maintains its maximum cushioning effect throughout consecutive or prolonged use. According to Cliff Lockyer, CEO of CL-7 who manufacture Redbacks, the kneepads "can help prevent up to six months down time and subsequent loss of earnings through knee injury in the workplace".

He continued: "There are over 70,000 registered knee operations by the NHS each year, 60% of which are due to injuries resulting from soft tissue 'wear and tear' or osteoarthritis caused by inadequate protection whilst kneeling.

"It is vital that in order to avoid costly down-time, as well as the unnecessary pain and discomfort, employers and the self employed should ensure they provide their workers and themselves with the best possible knee protection." For more information on Redbacks kneepads visit: www.redbackskneepads.co.uk or email: [email protected]