Health Information Week 2019
As part of Health Information Week 2019 we are providing health tips, information and and advice. Exercise Exercise doesn’t have to be hardcore. Daily walks, taking the stairs (rather than lift), dancing to a YouTube …
Benefits of an Occupational Health Programme
Organisations have a legal duty to look after employees whilst they are at work and there are many benefits from investing in their health, safety wellbeing. Employees are arguably the most important asset of an …
Doctors must tell DVLA if medically unfit people continue to drive
According to the Press Association, your GP must tell the DVLA if you continue to drive when you are not medically fit, the General Medical Council (GMC) has said. In new draft guidance, the GMC …
MOHS guide to immunisation against pneumonia for workers exposed to welding fume
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 – a myth or reality
‘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 …
Inaugural World Braille Day – Eyesight Safety Matters
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 …
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 …