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 …
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, …
On 6 April the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force from the HSE. They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). The types of duties and responsibilities on employers …
Read about the career of our former colleague, Dr Malcolm Cathcart, who recently retired as MOHS’s clinical lead and find out about his newly appointed replacement, Dr Paul Grime. Dr Malcolm Cathcart, occupational health physician …
After what might have been an indulgent few weeks over the Christmas and New Year period, now is a great time to reset our regular habits including how much alcohol we drink. January is often …
We highlight the current shortfall of HGV drivers and explain when HGV medicals are required, what they involve and what to look out for when booking a medical. The exact number of HGV drivers needed …