Managing skin health at work Work-related and occupational skin diseases are a well-known risk for employers. Some are relatively common, for example, contact dermatitis, which usually presents as an itchy rash caused by a contact with a substance, triggering an allergic reaction. However, there are many more conditions that employers must be aware of too, …
Guide to occupational health reports This guide is intended to support those who have just received an occupational health report, having already commissioned opinions and advice from an occupational health clinician. Please view our separate pages on occupational health assessments if you are seeking to arrange an occupational health report. The guide explains: The information contained in an occupational health …
Managing Neurodiversity at Work Seminar Online, 18th October 2023, 12.30pm – 1.30pm A clinically led session covering ‘reasonable adjustments’, top tips for managers, myths and avoiding risks managing neurodiverse people. Hosted by the team at Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and featuring views and advice from three independent clinical specialists, Managing Neurodiversity at Work aims to …
Guide to managing alcohol addiction at work Alcohol misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK. Alcohol is a causativefactor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancers; high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver: and depression. There are an estimated 602,391 dependent drinkers …
Sickness absence triggers Sickness absence triggers are a set of criteria or indicators used by employers to identify employees who have a high level of absence due to illness. Triggers can include a combination of factors such as the frequency, duration, and pattern of absence, as well as the impact of absence on the business. …
Managing stress at work Stress at work can have a significant impact on both an individual’s health and productivity. It’s the single largest cause of sickness absence in the UK, accounting for 17 million days of absence in 2021/2. It is important for employers and employees alike to be aware of the causes and consequences …
Understanding the Bradford Factor The Bradford Factor is a tool used by employers to measure the impact of employee absence on the organization. It is a formula that takes into account the frequency, duration and pattern of an employee’s absences over a set period of time. The Bradford Factor is often used by employers as …
Guide to night worker health assessment Providing night worker health assessments is a legal obligation for all employers in the UK who have night workers. Night workers, also known as shift workers or those working non-traditional hours, face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their health and well-being. Night work has been associated with …
Guide to managing employee health data This article was first written in January 2023 and updated in September 2023, following a recent important update from the Office of the Information Commissioner. The updated guidance indicates: An email from an employee saying “yes, I’ll go” is unlikely to be reliable consent to participate in an occupational …
Referring employees to occupational health Being faced with a health problem at work can be difficult. Referring an employee to occupational health can provide advice about how to support a medical condition. It can suggest changes to a role or environment that may help, or let you know how a condition may progress in the …