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A council on Merseyside is launching an innovative internal health unit, bringing together its occupational health, employee counselling, health and safety and health promotion functions under one roof. The move …
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This week’s letters Fractals and the chaos theory I write with regard to one of the questions raised towards the end of the OH conference in Edinburgh regarding the role …
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More and more people use their voice at work whether in a call centre or a classroom. This presents a challenge the OH team which needs to help workers develop strategies to look after their vocal health
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While differences of opinion in the workplace can be stimulating and constructive, outright conflict is not. Even small misunderstandings can lead to the sparring partners getting the gloves on. Advice is given on how to resolve such disputes
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The TUC issued a press release during July claiming that rehabilitation is the missing link in workplace safety and sickness absence. It sounded a warning to the Government that targets …
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A round-up of news from the professional journals Injury prevention The 20,000 UK deaths from injury each year are largely preventable, a hard-hitting report by the BMA says. Among children, …
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Employers need to offer support to workers who are suffering from cancer, a recent survey has suggested. Cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Relief said seven out of 10 people working with …
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A list of useful online resources to help you in your professional research and educational needs
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A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal means that, in certain circumstances, discrimination against the disabled may be justifiable
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Ever thought of running your own conference? It’s not impossible. The members of the Mid Downs OH Group Conference Committee explain how it has run a successful annual conference for …
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Work poses particular hazards for young people, but many employers seem oblivious to the specific dangers their younger employees face. Are we doing enough to educate youngsters about health and …
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A study has confirmed that public education is effective in improving back pain problems Large-scale public education campaigns designed to improve knowledge and awareness of back pain can influence how …
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Public-sector employees are working under considerable stress and pressure to deliver services to their communities, with nearly three-quarters saying their workload has increased in the past year, according to a …
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Employment disputes should be tackled where possible through workplace conciliation rather than by going to tribunals, the Government has suggested. Employment relations minister Alan Johnson said the Government was to …
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New guidance aims to improve the way employers deal with the causes of workplace stress Step-by-step comprehensive guidance on tackling the causes of stress in the workplace – which is …