Occupational cancer
Just more than 5% of deaths caused by cancer in 2005 would not have occurred if the individuals...
Conditions
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Noel O'Reilly reports on the NHS Plus conference, where a new quality strategy was announced.
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Two new reviews examine the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK - workplace allergies. John Manos reports.
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An audit of NHS-based OH services for Fife and Tayside shows how occupational therapists can support a return to work. Malcolm Joss reports.
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The new 'green' industries raise their own health and safety questions, but proper consideration of the risks can help to prevent the new industries recreating the same old problems.
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Life-long learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their...
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Desk-based, computer-oriented jobs frequently lead to problems such as repetitive strain injury, back pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Stephanie Loleit from CareerBuilder picks...
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has unveiled a tool to help employers reduce the risk of their staff suffering...
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Council’s flawed decisions
A report by auditors KPMG has concluded that Cheltenham Borough Council incurred more than £2.1m in costs... -
The north-east of England is leading the way with a regional approach to workplace health, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between the trade unions and local NHS workplace specialists. Sarah Silcox reports.
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Are you ‘thinking different’ about the way you deliver occupational health? If you are making a difference in your organisation,...
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New research calls on occupational health professionals to pay more attention to the mental health and wellbeing of remote and mobile workers. Sarah Silcox reports.
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Phased return-to-work data management and remote services are among the approaches employers are using to manage absence. Nic Paton reports.
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The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance has called for employers to keep people with back and joint pain in work. The...
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Research news round-up…
Smoking and disability
Smoking is associated with an increased risk of occupational disability, particularly disability due to...