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. The purpose of sickness […]
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 of workplace stress. Taking steps
Understanding the Bradford Factor The Bradford Factor is a tool used by employers to measure the impact of employee absence on the organisation. 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 a means of monitoring and managing
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. We provide rapid night worker screening
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
Occupational health services and VAT The treatment of occupational health and VAT has changed over the years, which often causes confusion. A huge number of occupational health providers are still charging VAT as standard on occupational health services, which often leads to confusion amongst clients. Many occupational health businesses historically viewed that services were standard rated, with 20% VAT charged,
Management guide to occupational health assessments Welcome to Occupational Health Assessment Ltd. We provide professional medical advice for businesses. With assessments available nationwide within 2 days. We act quickly to help businesses manage health risks. This business guide to occupational health assessments covers: What occupational health assessments provide for business What can and cannot be assessed
COHPA Membership Occupational Health Assessment Ltd has joined the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (“COHPA”), becoming the latest professional medical services firm to commit to the organisations’ Code of Conduct. With an emphasis on professional performance, quality standards, ethics and probity, COHPA is a not-for-profit independent association of occupational health and wellbeing providers. As well
How to choose an occupational health doctor Many businesses go straight to a GP if they need health advice. It’s a straight forward path, but it does not come without risks. If you get work-related health advice from a doctor, only an occupational health doctor fulfils an employer’s legal obligations. With consent, an employer can