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Businesses and trade unions are being urged to work together to put into place more effective anti-drug policies in the workplace. The Government initiative is tied into work already under …
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OH professionals’ opinions are canvassed on whether employers should take greater responsibility for their drivers at work
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This months news Unsafe laboratory London’s Imperial College has been fined £20,000 after pleading guilty to a charge brought by the HSE of failing to ensure that a laboratory was …
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Businesses are increasingly looking at a company’s occupational health record when it comes to buying their goods and services, a report has said. The study by the European Agency for …
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The Health and Safety Executive has launched its annual competition to generate ideas for health and safety research projects. The competition has so far resulted in more than £5.8m of …
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What should an occupational health nurse do when asked to deal with drug and alcohol testing as part of a pre-employment health assessment in the absence of a company policy? Readers provide the answer
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Relationship problems can lead to poor performance and trauma for the affected worker. New legislation, backed by research, is poised to deal with the disruption
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A round-up of news from the professional journals Leadership skills Nurses in Scotland are to be sent on courses to improve their leadership skills as part of the Government’s strategy …
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Politicians in Brussels have reached agreement on the labelling of cigarettes across the European Union, in a move that has been welcomed by the British Government. The agreement will mean …
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New targets will focus on improving care for the long-term sick and reducing infant mortality
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Fed up with management not taking you seriously? We outline strategies for gaining their attention, including talking to them in language they understand
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The Law Commission has recommended creating a new offence of corporate manslaughter. What are the implications for companies? By Gillian Howard There have been a number of disasters in recent …
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Overuse injuries are the major cause of days lost during military training but they are not always easy to spot. Advice on diagnosis, treatment and prevention is given
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Lifelong learning and continuing professional development are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice. There are many ways to address CPD: formally, through attending …
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A list of useful online resources to help you in your professional research and educational needs Institute of Healthcare Management www.ihm.org.uk 7-10 Chandos Street London W1M 9DE Tel: 020-7460 7654 …