Occupational health specialists are medically qualified practitioners who advise on measures to protect workers’ physical and mental well-being.
Occupational health advice is crucial to prevent illness and injury at work and to provide advice to employers on how to accommodate individuals who have health conditions.
Occupational health input is essential to the risk assessment process. It provides medical expertise to assess hazards and the design of workplace operations.
Its purpose is to minimise the risk of employees being exposed to practices that could be damaging to health.
Occupational health expertise is critical in both the design of operations and the ergonomic review of operational practice to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Employers have legal obligations for those in the workplace who have health conditions which need to be accommodated at work.
Failure to abide by these obligations can result in significant fines for employers.
It is highly recommended that occupational health input be obtained to advise on the suitable measures employers must implement for such workers.
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Health surveillance monitors the health of workers who are exposed to substances or repetitive practices which are hazardous to health.
Health surveillance is undertaken with occupational health input.
Workers exposed to unavoidable hazards must be monitored through a health surveillance programme.
The purpose of monitoring is to mitigate risk.
The monitoring identifies diseases related to exposure to occupational hazards at an early stage.
In addition, monitoring identifies any patterns of symptoms.
Occupational health plays a pivotal role in advising on the reasonable adjustments to work practices and places for workers protected under the Equality Act (Disability).
Our HR consultants explain to employees the legal position, draft the necessary documentation, and liaise with occupational health.
Following receipt of the occupational advice, our HR consultants will then formulate and embed the arrangements required.
To support clients to fulfil these legal obligations, HR First provides a 24-hour-per-day, 365-days-per-year counselling telephone helpline for those needing mental health support.
In addition, the helpline provides practical support for those facing issues in relationships, debt, bereavement, and dealing with mental health problems.
The helpline is manned by qualified counsellors and advisors.
The service includes in-the-moment mental health support.
The service is provided as part of our suite of occupational health services supplied by our wellbeing team.
Employers have a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect the physical and mental wellbeing of their employees.
HR First provides a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, counselling telephone helpline.
The helpline provides emotional wellbeing support for those facing stress and anxiety or facing life events.
Health surveillance means regular health monitoring of workers who have unavoidable exposure to substances or repetitive practices which could be hazardous to health.
Consistent and regular monitoring helps identify health symptoms early to avoid detrimental health impacts.
It is a requirement for those workers engaged in some activities or exposed to prescribed hazardous substances.
Occupational health advises on the adjustments necessary to a job or the workplace for an employee who has a long-term health condition and to comply with the Equality Act.
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