Occupational lung disease
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 …
Understanding blood pressure: know your numbers
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 …
Work-related skin problems: causes, conditions and care regimes
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 disorders: reducing the risks
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. …
Workplace wellbeing essential to retain and attract top talent
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 …
Physical activity: keep active, keep healthy
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 …
Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) in the workplace
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 …
Men’s mental health
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 …
Work-related ill health: importance of occupational health
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 …
Mental Health Awareness Week: loneliness
Every year the Mental Health Foundation runs a Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, with the aim of ‘raising awareness and inspiring action to promote the message of good mental health for everyone’ (Mental Health Foundation, …