Fit notes need to become more ‘dynamic’ to allow people off work because of ill health to be referred to...
OH service delivery
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This case study explores the response to a workplace accident in the construction sector, including actions to improve safety procedures.
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What should employers and occupational health professionals do in the case of an accident at work?
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These activities aim to support occupational health professionals to develop a business case for employee wellbeing initiatives.
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Allowing self-referral into physiotherapy schemes before staff become too sick to work can significantly reduce sickness absence.
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Offering access to an on-site company GP is a benefit that is becoming increasingly valuable, argues Dr Charles Levinson.Â
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Access to occupational health key to managing arthritis at work – report
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonEmployees managing arthritis at work too often feel they fly under the radar when it comes to workplace health support...
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Three in 10 workers with back pain are thinking of quitting their jobs because of a lack of support from their employer.
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The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA),...
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Occupational health, safety and wellbeing teams must work together to form truly multidisciplinary teams within an organisation. Understanding how and...
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These activities will expand your understanding of the principles of occupational hygiene
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The government is being urged to oversee greater investment in occupational health to prevent long-term sickness.
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Why can't the occupational health profession alleviate some of the burden on GPs and refer patients to NHS services?
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NHS occupational health faces many challenges. Perhaps the biggest is simply answering the question, "and what value do you bring?".
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What is occupational health provision like in South Africa? An OH nurse based in South Africa explores the key differences with the UK and reflects on an asbestosis case.