The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), produce the Department of Health publication ‘Immunisation against Infectious Disease’ also known as the Green Book. The November 2011 edition advises there appears to be a strong …
‘Workplace stress’ is a phrase frequently used to described the negative elements that can make our places of work unpleasant and difficult environments. It may surprise many people to know that ‘stress’ is not a …
With the inaugural World Braille Day upon us, we take a brief look at Louis Braille’s contribution to accessibility for blind people and how it relates to eyesight safety in the workplace. The 4th January …
The strain of flu that arrives in the UK changes every year, making previous flu jabs less effective. Our nurses can come to you to vaccinate your staff with the minimum fuss. Did you know: …
A significant proportion of work related ill health is caused by occupational lung disorders. According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), they are responsible for up to 12,000 deaths each year. In addition, around …
Where employees are exposed to hand transmitted vibration above the action value of 2.5m/s2 (8) or 100 points, they will require health surveillance. This is in line with The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations …
‘Workplace stress’ is frequently used to describe the negative elements that can make our places of work unpleasant and difficult environments. Stress is the body’s response to a threat or challenge, with the main psychological …
Stress is the body’s response to a threat or challenge, with the main psychological response being anxiety. So how do we deal with effectively with anxiety? We need to recognise that mild to moderate anxiety …
Work-related ill health is a problem for every section of society, with conditions ranging from cancer and other long-latency diseases, to stress and musculoskeletal disorders, according to the HSE. Tackling ill health Work-related ill health …
The construction industry has launched new guidance to encourage better management of occupational health risks. HSE is urging the industry to put an end to the hundreds of construction workers that die of occupational diseases …