health in the workplace
This section deals with the main health issues that can arise in the workplace. It also sets out the scope of workplace (or occupational) health, occupational hygiene and ergonomics as disciplines in their own right.
For specific help with practically implementing occupational health requirements contact EEF’s Occupational Health Services. EEF Occupational Health Services
provides a full range of occupational health services, from pre-employment medicals at recruitment through to exit medicals, either at its head office in
Sheffield
or at your workplace through a fleet of mobile units. It helps clients to implement systems that not only meet relevant legislation but also deliver significant value to the business.
This section covers:
- hazardous substances - the legal requirements, assessing and managing the risk, reducing exposure to specific hazards such as welding fume, solvents, legionella, ionising radiations, asbestos and others.
- manual handling - the implications of manual handling activities, how to assess them and manage the accompanying risks.
- musculoskeletal disorders - the kinds of injury the term covers including upper limb disorders (ULDs) and the need for ergonomic risk assessment.
- noise - how to carry out a noise risk assessment and introduce an action plan.
- occupational hygiene and ergonomics - how to monitor health hazards in the workplace, and the role ergonomics plays in maintaining a healthy workforce.
- rehabilitation - what it is, including practical advice on bringing people back into work and any adjustments that may need to be made.
- sickness absence- a six-step approach to implementing a strategy for managing attendance.
- travel safety and health - the main aspects that should be considered when planning a business trip of whatever distance or duration.
- vibration - the sources of hand-arm vibration and its implications
- violence - what it is and how to assess and manage the risks