Female high-fliers with stressful jobs could face an increased risk of heart disease, researchers have warned.Previous studies have largely focused...
Occupational Health
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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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From April 2010, the new electronic ‘Fit Note’ – which replaces the paper-based sick note – is being rolled out...
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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations have given way to middle-aged spread, says Dr Richard Preece.
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HSE in LEV roadshows
The Health and Safety Executive launched a series of interactive roadshows in March to help employers... -
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has unveiled a tool to help employers reduce the risk of their staff suffering...
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There should be common minimum health and safety standards for publicly-funded construction projects, the government has said in its response...
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Implementing shorter working weeks for junior doctors to bring them in line with European rules does not necessarily improve patient...
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Mind doubts fit test
People with mental health problems who are frequently unable to complete more than two tasks in... -
New rules on long-term sick leave are preventing almost three-quarters of small businesses from employing new staff, a business lobby...
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The fit note will put the onus on employers to help get their staff back to work, but needs to...
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A recent workshop sponsored by the RCN's Public Health Forum looked at the need to establish standards of practice for OHTs.
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Britain is a nation of all talk and no action when it comes to health and wellbeing, an NHS survey...
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An initiative to encourage manufacturers to make quieter machinery and businesses to use it, and so reduce noise-related ill health...
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Info-sharing initiative
Employers are being encouraged to do more to share information to prevent accidents. The Health and Safety Executive...