Occupational Health Module 14.

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Occupational Health Module 14

Concerned with the health of people at work Occupational health 2016: 1.3 million people suffered from an illness caused or made worse by work £31.2 million lost working days Concerned with the health of people at work

Employee responsibilities Everyone should report both physical and mental symptoms of work-related illness or conditions ! …They may indicate a risk that is not being conrolled in the workplace

Occupational health hazards Hazards include: Physical Chemical Biological Musculoskeletal (ergonomic)

Common occupational illnesses Dermatitis Heatstroke Asbestos-related Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) Respiratory diseases Noise and vibration Work-related stress Infections

Occupational health specialists Occupational health nurse Specialist practitioners

Stress at work 31 million of working days per year are lost due to work related stress 526,000 cases of stress reported in 2009/2010 Stress leads to: Increased health problems for the individual Business – low morale, reduced performance, increased staff turnover The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands placed on them

The employer has a legal duty to prevent or reduce work-related stress Stress at work ! The employer has a legal duty to prevent or reduce work-related stress Factors to consider: Pressure of work Working hours Group relationships Management culture.

Work-related violence Physical or verbal abuse Threat Harassment All can cause or increase stress at work Employer must assess the risk and put in place control procedures. !

Smoking in the workplace All enclosed workplaces must be smoke-free

Drugs and alcohol Effects of taking drugs (including prescribed) or alcohol: Slowed responses Tiredness Lapse of concentration Fooling around Increases risk of accidents.