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The contribution of occupational health to the public health agenda was the theme of the address by Gill Stephens, assistant chief nursing officer at the Department of Health. In a …
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Sainsbury’s details surveillance system to prevent the development of occupational asthma
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HSE research highlights increase in injury rates during winter months
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A health and safety inspection probably ranks high on the list of events likely to give a company manager sleepless nights – but there is no need to be frightened, …
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Managers charged with developing and implementing health improvement policies now have access to a valuable new resource. The NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York has …
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A new method of assessing work-related upper limb disorders has been developed by a team at the University of Aberdeen. The team, led by Professor Rod Graves, has published two …
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Birmingham City Council found liable for ex-school cook’s asthmatic condition
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This month’s news Buildings risk index BRE has put together a risk index for health and safety in buildings. Compiled from an extensive inspection of buildings, it ranks radon, cold …
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The HSE is inviting views on its approach to the regulation of higher hazard industries. A discussion document Regulating Higher Hazards – Exploring the Issues aims to help increase public …
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A notice of approval has been issued by the HSE, setting out procedures for staff appealing against decisions recorded in their health records under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. An …
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A round-up of the news from the professional journals Weak leadership Disasters and failures in the NHS over the past 30 years show a "remarkable consistency" in their causes and …
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Work-related ill-health costs the Welsh economy nearly £500m a year an OH conference in Cardiff was told last month. The conference was held to mark the launch in Wales of …
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Your guide to on-line diet and nutrition information – from science-based background to practical advice American Society for Clinical Nutrition www.faseb.org American Society for Nutritional Sciences www.nutrition.org Both of the …
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Profession expresses doubts about the role and purpose of the Securing Health Together Partnership Board The role of the Securing Health Together Partnership Board has come under fire from …
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Two-thirds of workers in small enterprises who handle chemicals in the course of their work had a reading age of under 12 years and four months, leading to poor understanding …