Managing employees’ health and safety whilst they are at work has long been the responsibility of their employer. There is now also growing demand for, as well as increasing evidence in favour of, employers to …
A significant proportion of work-related ill health is caused by occupational lung disorders. Over the last three years, there have been an estimated 17,000 new cases of breathing or lung problems caused or made worse …
Do you know your blood pressure reading and what the numbers mean? It is important to understand if a reading is too low or too high to ensure any potential risks to your health can …
As the body’s largest organ, the skin plays a vital role in protecting us from external elements including substances and chemicals, as well as helping to control our body temperature and maintaining healthy water balance …
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders affect over 17 million people in the UK and are the second main cause of work-related ill health. In 2021, almost 500,000 workers reported they were suffering from a work-related MSK disorder. …
The effects of the pandemic are still being felt amongst the UK workforce. Following numerous lockdowns, the furlough scheme and ongoing global economic turbulence, people have understandably changed the way they think, feel and act …
It has long been known that physical activity is good for our health. There is increasing evidence that even moderate amounts of exercise can dramatically improve our physical health and reduce the risks of certain …
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) can be found in almost every workplace. They are created by all types of electrical equipment and, in most instances, are harmless and are unlikely to affect the health of workers. EMFs …
Mental ill health can affect anyone and it is estimated one in four people in the UK will be affected by mental ill health at some point in their lives. In England, one in eight …
Any health condition that is caused by or made worse by a job is defined as work-related ill health. In 2021, 1.7 million working people were suffering from a work-related illness, the majority of whom …