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, …
PPE at work regulations from 6 April 2022
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 …
Long-serving clinical lead at MOHS Workplace Health retires
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 …
Dry January
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 …
HGV medicals: new and renewed licences
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 …
Know Your Numbers Week
Almost one third of UK adults have high blood pressure, however millions don’t realise it. Know Your Numbers Week aims to get us all to get our blood pressure taken and to understand the risk …
Whole body vibration: understanding the risks
Often a misunderstood workplace risk, whole body vibration can cause long-term health issues if not identified properly. Read about potential risks and how employers can limit their workers’ exposure. Whole body vibration (WBV) is probably …
Body Image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is ‘Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies’. We shed some light on the behaviours people living with Body Dysmorphic …