‘Expect OH green paper before the summer’, says minister
Occupational health practitioners can expect to see a government green paper on workplace health “before the summer”, the minister for...
Two-thirds of MSD-sufferers say work is a contributing factor
More than two-thirds (68%) of people with musculoskeletal issues say their job has been a contributing factor to their condition....
Manufacturers need to use occupational health more proactively, report finds
Manufacturers are investing more in workers’ health and wellbeing than ever, but a more proactive approach – including making better...
Commission calls for evidence on how alcohol harms working lives
Health professionals are being asked to supply evidence on the effects alcohol has on health and any changes needed to...
One in four would risk health for their job
A quarter of workers would put their own health at risk to ensure a work task is completed, according to...
Better coping strategies needed to manage business travel ill-effects
A psychologist has suggested business travellers should develop “coping strategies” after a survey revealed employees' health problems stemming from lengthy periods spent flying or driving.
Occupational health research round-up: January 2020
Night shifts not linked to pain
Night shift work is not associated with an increased reporting of pain, according to...
Helping men to open up about mental health
Mental ill health can of course affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender or status. But men, especially those working in...
Putting military mental health on the front line
It is well-recognised that serving in the military can bring with it potentially devastating mental as well as physical health...
Health conscious – does a fit workforce mean a happy workplace?
The benefits of making healthier lifestyle choices are not exactly rocket science, even if many of us struggle to sustain...
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Manufacturers need to use occupational health more proactively, report finds
Manufacturers are investing more in workers’ health and wellbeing than ever, but a more proactive approach – including making better...
Commission calls for evidence on how alcohol harms working lives
Health professionals are being asked to supply evidence on the effects alcohol has on health and any changes needed to...
One in four would risk health for their job
A quarter of workers would put their own health at risk to ensure a work task is completed, according to...
Sickness absence management
‘Expect OH green paper before the summer’, says minister
Occupational health practitioners can expect to see a government green paper on workplace health “before the summer”, the minister for...
Two-thirds of MSD-sufferers say work is a contributing factor
More than two-thirds (68%) of people with musculoskeletal issues say their job has been a contributing factor to their condition....
Manufacturers need to use occupational health more proactively, report finds
Manufacturers are investing more in workers’ health and wellbeing than ever, but a more proactive approach – including making better...
Musculoskeletal disorders
Two-thirds of MSD-sufferers say work is a contributing factor
More than two-thirds (68%) of people with musculoskeletal issues say their job has been a contributing factor to their condition....
OH professionals urged to bid for construction health research funding
Occupational health practitioners, accredited research organisations and charities are being given the chance to bid for funding to carry out...
Sickness absence increases to 4.4 days per worker
Employees lost an average of 4.4 working days in 2018 because of sickness or injury, according to the latest official...
Return to work and rehabilitation
‘Expect OH green paper before the summer’, says minister
Occupational health practitioners can expect to see a government green paper on workplace health “before the summer”, the minister for...
Manufacturers need to use occupational health more proactively, report finds
Manufacturers are investing more in workers’ health and wellbeing than ever, but a more proactive approach – including making better...
Putting military mental health on the front line
It is well-recognised that serving in the military can bring with it potentially devastating mental as well as physical health...
Mental health and stress
One in four would risk health for their job
A quarter of workers would put their own health at risk to ensure a work task is completed, according to...
Better coping strategies needed to manage business travel ill-effects
A psychologist has suggested business travellers should develop “coping strategies” after a survey revealed employees' health problems stemming from lengthy periods spent flying or driving.
Helping men to open up about mental health
Mental ill health can of course affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender or status. But men, especially those working in...
