Occupational Health

Seven months on from the launch of the Government’s new Fit for Work service, three-quarters of employers and 60% of...

Workloads of OH nurses are increasing but the number of nurses is falling, so the employment of more OH technicians...

If employers, the NHS and society are going to tackle common mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, there...

This month’s round-up of recently published occupational health research looks at the risks run by journalists in their working life,...

Can surgical smoke present a hazard to the general or respiratory health of operating-theatre workers? Clare Tregoning investigates.
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How can line managers and HR professionals work with occupational health to manage musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace? Kath Taylor...

Occupational health can play a significant role in supporting employers in proactively providing a healthy working environment for older workers....

Organisational change is reported to be one of the biggest causes of stress for employees. Julie Courtney looks at what...

The Association of Occupational Nurse Practitioners (UK) (AOHNP) is to invest £8,000 to kick-start the development of a new Faculty...

This month’s round-up of recently published occupational health research studies looks at good practice in mental health at work, mindfulness...

Businesses are being urged to become more “dementia friendly”, including working to educate employees and managers about dementia and offering...

With Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation fast approaching, the Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners UK (AOHNP) has put...

The SEQOHS accreditation system was extended in April to physiotherapy OH services.
The move by the Royal College of Physicians...

Robin Christopherson says more homeworking means that employers must take workplace ergonomics seriously. Here, he explains how to avoid problems ...

Research suggests that employee incentives, such as discounts on leisure activities or wellness-related items, can encourage healthier lifestyles.