Across the West Midlands, employers are seeking ways to streamline their processes. When it comes to workplace health, remote assessments are a popular solution. However, it’s important that we don’t forget about the effectiveness of …
Personal protective equipment (PPE) serves as a critical line of defense against workplace hazards, safeguarding the health and well-being of workers across various industries. However, despite its undeniable importance, PPE often falls short in meeting …
Wearable health and safety devices are revolutionising the workplace. These devices, worn on the body, offer a range of capabilities designed to detect hazards, monitor health metrics and improve overall safety in various industries. From …
Workplace anxiety is real, and can be caused by lots of reasons, including demands of the job, excessive workload or unrealistic targets, as well as conflicts with colleagues or not having enough support. First, it’s …
Biological monitoring is a process of measuring and analysing substances in biological samples, such as blood, urine, or breath, to determine an individual’s level of exposure to hazardous substances. The aim of biological monitoring is …
A significant proportion of work-related ill health is caused by occupational lung disorders. Over the last three years, there have been an estimated 17,000 new cases of breathing or lung problems caused or made worse …
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 …
There are many benefits to engaging an occupational health provider in addition to the obvious need for compliance with health and safety guidance, and the way in which the service introduced into a workplace may …
We explain the causes of occupational lung disorders, the ways in which employers can reduce or avoid employees’ exposure to hazardous substances, and current health assessment restrictions during the pandemic. Simon Jukes, our Deputy Chief …
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 …