What is occupational dermatitis? Skin is the body’s largest organ and one of its most important lines of defence. In the workplace, however, that defence is tested every day. Repeated contact with substances, frequent handwashing, …
What are lower limb disorders? Lower limb disorders affect the structures of the lower body, including the hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles and feet. They usually develop as the result of repetitive movements, prolonged poor …
Introduction to shoulder injuries in the workplace Shoulder injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal problems in workplaces. The shoulder is a complex joint designed to allow a wide range of movement, which makes it …
Understanding the condition In most workplaces there are employees suffering from aches and pains, and in some cases, there are workers experiencing more severe conditions like tenosynovitis and tendonitis. Tendonitis is the inflammation of a …
Understanding substance misuse At its core, substance misuse describes the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol, illegal drugs and misused prescription medications. While many people associate the term with dependency or addiction, …
What is occupational health? Occupational health is a specialist field dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace. This means supporting employers and employees to create safer environments and reduce the risk of hazards. …
Why warming up before work matters Most people associate warm-ups with sports, picturing a runner stretching before a race or footballers jogging before a match. Yet the very same principle applies in the workplace. A …
Understanding asthma in a working world Asthma is a condition that narrows the airways and makes breathing more difficult, but this barely captures how disruptive it can be for someone trying to get through the …
Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body processes glucose, the main type of sugar in our blood. When the body either cannot produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it …
Stress is a natural human response to pressure or demand, but in the workplace it can quickly spiral out of control. When you feel that you cannot cope with the demands placed upon you, the …