Hundreds of nurses visit RCN Congress each year, yet very few are from the field of occupational health. Two practicing OH nurses decided to go and find out if it was a worthwhile experience
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Employers must get away from the idea that manual handling training and
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Musculoskeletal disorders cost sufferers and employers a lot of time, money and distress, but research suggests that the sooner treatment is offered, the better
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How the OH team at the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service deals with the challenge of offering a competent OH service to such a diverse clientele
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The OH team at Merrill Lynch explains how it has managed to put a preventative healthcare programmein place for all employees
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The
HSE has released new guidance for employers on reducing musculoskeletal
disorders (MSD), such as backaches or repetitive strain injury... -
Employers
are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact on their workers of
addiction, a leading occupational healthcare provider has warned.... -
The number of days off sick due to stress has risen to record levels,
according to the latest figures by... -
With its key achievements and award-winning success, what makes the Aegon UK occupational health team stand out from the rest? Leadership, commitment and key initiatives are a good starting point
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Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders have been recorded ever since the early 18th Century. So what is the modern approach to solving problems with soft tissues relating to repetitive work-based use?
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Research to help reduce the incidence and number of working days lost to
musculoskeletal disorders among computer users has been... -
The 2002 Ruth Alston Memorial Lecture was given by Dr David Snashall, chief medical adviser to the Health & Safety Executive. His subject was 'Occupational health support - who needs it, who wants it and who's going to provide it?'. This is a transcript of what he said
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The number of days police officers take off sick varies massively across the
country, with officers in Humberside taking just... -
For years many older workers have suffered ageism in the workplace. But this country's changing demographics mean employers are going to have to learn to appreciate the contribution they can make. OH personnel can play a pivotal role in busting age stereotypes and ensuring a harmonious working relationship
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Back problems have a nasty tendency to become chronic and the outcome is heavily dependent on the attitude of the patient and the healthcare professional. Unhelpful beliefs must be challenged and individuals involved in their own recovery programme