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The Court of Appeal has at last come to the rescue of employers by restoring the traditional test for whether a dismissal is unfair. By John McMullen and heather falconer …
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This month’s news Fatigue Index A "fatigue index" has been developed by the HSE following research by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. The index gives a method for determining …
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This month’s letters Body back-up in trauma care Dr Roman was right in his letter to highlight the need for programmes to deal with the immediate impact and aftermath of …
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Almost 20 per cent of organisations offer health screening to all staff, according to research by independent health adviser IHC. The study found that while 92 per cent of organisations …
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The National Childbirth Trust is leading a campaign to help mothers continue breastfeeding on return to work. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers are not allowed to …
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The transition from conventional occupational health provider to consultancy has proved a steep learning curve for William M Mercer OH head Christine Owen, but one which has opened her eyes to a new and forward-thinking set of disciplines
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With increasing competition for good OH positions, CV presentation and interview preparation can make the difference to those on both sides of the recruitment process
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Undertaking research may be a daunting prospect, but tackled logically with the aid of varied sources, it can reap rewards. In our special learning issue, we offer some guidance on embarking on study and a resource section with useful contacts
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A national network has been launched to increase the number of employment opportunities for people with mental health problems. WorkNet, based at the headquarters of mental health charity Mind and …
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Maintenance problems resulting from human error are resulting in an increasing number of accidents, says the Health and Safety Executive, which has just published new guidance. The HSE says that …
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Survey highlights employer negligence of young, inexperienced workers in health and safety practices Between 1998 and 1999 20 young people were killed at work and more than 20,000 were injured. …
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Joint initiative sees HSC and Department of Health take good practice to small- and medium-sized businesses Making occupational health services more accessible to employees of small- and medium-sized enterprises …
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A round-up of news from the professional journals Student increase Courses in nursing and midwifery were boosted by more than 2,000 extra students during 1999/2000, English National Board figures show. …
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NHS recruitment is "being brought into the 21st century" according to Health Minister Lord Hunt, announcing plans to develop "a web site which will act as a one-stop billboard for …
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A study of glass injuries among bar staff found risk assessment poor and health and safety standards lacking. By Alison Warburton and Jonathan Shepherd Ten per cent of assaults treated …