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Occupational health guides

Respirable Crystalline Silica: What Employers Need to Know About the Risks
Health Surveillance·

Respirable Crystalline Silica: What Employers Need to Know About the Risks

Fine silica dust is common on UK sites where stone, concrete or brick is cut, drilled or ground. Many employers still treat it as a nuisance rather than a serio...

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What Is Health Surveillance and Does Your Business Need It?
Health Surveillance·

What Is Health Surveillance and Does Your Business Need It?

If workers are regularly exposed to dust, chemicals, noise or vibration, you may have a legal duty to run health surveillance. This is not a general wellbeing M...

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Management Referrals to Occupational Health: A Practical Guide for Employers
Management Referrals·

Management Referrals to Occupational Health: A Practical Guide for Employers

A management referral brings in occupational health when someone's health and their job are pulling against each other, whether through absence, performance, sa...

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Why Occupational Health Is Worth the Investment
Workplace Wellbeing·

Why Occupational Health Is Worth the Investment

Some employers treat occupational health as a compliance cost only. Used properly, it also helps you manage absence, keep skilled people in work, and reduce the...

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How to Choose an Occupational Health Provider
Employer Guidance·

How to Choose an Occupational Health Provider

Choosing an occupational health provider is a procurement decision with clinical and legal implications. The right fit depends on your hazards, sites, headcount...

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