Research

There is much evidence of the health benefits of national adult physical activity guidance, but more research is needed on...

Questions raised about the quality of studies reporting return on investment from workplace health promotion initiatives make it worth examining...

A recent high-level symposium suggests it is time to put occupational health research into public health policy. SOM chief executive...

This month’s overview of occupational health research looks at confidentiality issues with employee assistance programmes and correlations between the work...

Occupational health advisers have an important role in managing osteoarthritis in the workplace. Ambra Pizzarelli and Professor Anne Harriss discuss...

A high-level review of mental health at work has found that 300,000 people lose their jobs every year due to...

Mental health and behavioural conditions accounted for nearly a third (31%) of all fit notes written by GPs in England...

OH has a key role in supporting people with depression in the workplace, collaborating with HR, line managers and primary...

Employees who disclose mental health issues at work commonly risk demotion, disciplinary action and even dismissal, research from the charity...

Sleep deprivation can affect employee wellbeing and productivity, as well as contribute to serious illness. Dr Nick Summerton looks at...

This case study involves pre-employment health clearance by occupational health of a healthcare worker applying for a post involving exposure-prone...

The Ruth Alston memorial lecture is an annual reminder of how occupational health models have evolved over the last 25...

This month’s look at occupational health research includes studies on noise at work and how outdoor breaks can relieve stress...

A long-hours culture can put staff at greater risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular heartbeat, research has...

Men are twice as likely to have mental health issues because of their job compared to problems outside of work,...