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CPD: Minimising exposure to hand-arm vibration
Effective health surveillance and risk assessment and management are key to preventing and mitigating hand-arm vibration. But occupational health also... The post CPD: Minimising exposure to hand-arm...
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Back and neck pain causes a third to take a sick day
A third (33%) of employees have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain in... The post Back and neck pain causes a third to take a sick day appeared first on Personnel Today.
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Half of office workers’ health ‘impaired’ by their job
More than half (53%) of office workers believe their health is impaired by their workplace, with many not getting enough... The post Half of office workers’ health ‘impaired’ by their job appeared...
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Employers lack formal strategies for common health risks, report finds
Too few employers have strategies in place to manage some of the most common staff health concerns, including mental ill... The post Employers lack formal strategies for common health risks, report...
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Sedentary working linked to a tenth of deaths
Sitting for long periods of time during the day has been linked to around one in 10 deaths each year... The post Sedentary working linked to a tenth of deaths appeared first on Personnel Today.
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Joint pain? Why we need a better evidence base for musculoskeletal disorders...
What do we know about musculoskeletal disorders and work, and what do we need to know? Karen Walker-Bone looks at... The post Joint pain? Why we need a better evidence base for musculoskeletal...
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CPD: a pain in the wrist – supporting work-related upper limb disorder
Work-related upper limb disorders can have a significant impact on the workplace, with women over the age of 45 at... The post CPD: a pain in the wrist – supporting work-related upper limb disorder...
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How occupational health can help optimise wellbeing
With many staff keen to adopt healthier lifestyles, now is a good time for organisations to look at their wellbeing... The post How occupational health can help optimise wellbeing appeared first on...
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Standing up to sedentary working
On average, office workers now spend 75% of their day sitting at their desks. But what measures can occupational health... The post Standing up to sedentary working appeared first on Personnel Today.
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Make health benefits tax-exempt to increase uptake, retailer says
Occupational health benefits should be fully exempt from tax to encourage more employers to offer them, a major UK retailer... The post Make health benefits tax-exempt to increase uptake, retailer...
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Staff with arthritis need more government support, urges charity
Thousands of people with arthritis are missing out on government support that will help them stay in work, while those... The post Staff with arthritis need more government support, urges charity...
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Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards 2019: deadline extended!
The deadline for the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards 2019 has been extended to Tuesday 16 July. The post Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards 2019: deadline extended! appeared first...
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Understanding of occupational health low among HR teams
Occupational health practitioners and providers have been urged to educate their HR colleagues and employers about their role and the... The post Understanding of occupational health low among HR...
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Waste collection absence rates fall when wheeled bins are used
Sickness absence rates among waste collection staff could decline if local authorities changed the style of bins they provided households,... The post Waste collection absence rates fall when wheeled...
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CPD: Helping hand – managing work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome
It is estimated more than two million workers in the UK are exposed to high levels of vibration as a... The post CPD: Helping hand – managing work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome appeared first on...
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GPs trial standing desks to encourage physical activity
Academics are investigating whether the introduction of “standing consultations” at GPs’ surgeries could improve the health of both GPs and... The post GPs trial standing desks to encourage physical...
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Stage struck – occupational health in the performing arts
Often called “the original gig economy” because of its casual, self-employed and flexible working practices, the performing arts are an... The post Stage struck – occupational health in the performing...
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Sickness absence increases to 4.4 days per worker
Employees lost an average of 4.4 working days in 2018 because of sickness or injury, according to the latest official... The post Sickness absence increases to 4.4 days per worker appeared first on...
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OH professionals urged to bid for construction health research funding
Occupational health practitioners, accredited research organisations and charities are being given the chance to bid for funding to carry out... The post OH professionals urged to bid for construction...
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Two-thirds of MSD-sufferers say work is a contributing factor
More than two-thirds (68%) of people with musculoskeletal issues say their job has been a contributing factor to their condition.... The post Two-thirds of MSD-sufferers say work is a contributing...
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