Flu vaccination: the right thing to do
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: …
Controlling exposure to the causes of occupational lung disease
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 …
Tiered approach to assessing signs of HAVS
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 …
Being in control helps overcome stress
‘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 …
Simple ways to tackle workplace stress
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 …
Tackling Ill health
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 …
New OH risk guidance from the construction industry
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 …
Travel safe when abroad
In light of recent events in Tunisia, the world suddenly seems a more dangerous place. But tragedy can strike anywhere – even at home. To help reduce the risk of accidents or injuries abroad, there …
Caution: close encounters with foreign creatures can seriously damage your health
Visiting exotic countries is much easier these days – and so is the possibility of meeting all sorts of creatures Visiting exotic countries is much easier these days – and so is the possibility of …
Online marketing campaign goes live!
MOHS embarks on first ever online marketing campaign to raise brand profile among its target sectors MOHS creates its first ever online marketing e-shot to target new clients. MOHS Workplace – A provider you can …