Forestry continues to be one of the most hazardous industrial sectors in most countries. Around the world, there are often discouraging trends of rising accident rates and a high incidence of occupational … [Read more...]
Launch of Breathe Freely for manufacturing – robust controls needed for sector’s welders
BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, has officially launched a major new phase of its Breathe Freely initiative to prevent occupational lung disease in the manufacturing sector, urging the … [Read more...]
Deafness awareness
Last year 20,000 workers suffered from noise-induced hearing loss. For more information visit: http://ow.ly/1gOJ30bJ1OH #DeafAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/EY9G6prilz Health Surveillance is the process of … [Read more...]
Health Surveillance in the workplace
What is Health Surveillance? Health surveillance is the process of monitoring the health of employees exposed to specific health risks during the course of their work. Where appropriate, employers need … [Read more...]
Health in Construction Leadership Group ‘Walk the Talk’
Aimed at construction industry CEO’s and Senior Leaders, the theme of the leadership events is ‘Acting on Our Commitment to a Healthier Future’ A key theme in the opening remarks of the second annual Health … [Read more...]
SEQOHS accreditation
Workers Health Ltd is proud to announce we have been approved for SEQOHS accreditation from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. This means we are independently audited and fully accredited to the … [Read more...]
Council fined £250,000 after worker diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome
A council has been fined £250,000 after a worker was diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome. The worker was left permanently injured after the work he did at Thanet District council would mean … [Read more...]
Health Surveillance? Please Explain …
Health surveillance is the process of monitoring the health of your employees who may be exposed to specific health risks during the course of their work. Where appropriate, employers need to provide health … [Read more...]
Working with isocyanate paints
Guidance on working with 2-pack isocyanate paints Introduction Paints containing isocyanate are used extensively in MVR as almost all motor vehicle repair bodyshops use 2-pack or "2K" isocyanate-containing … [Read more...]
Health in Construction Leadership Group
Over 150 leaders responsible for Health and Safety in the UK construction industry have met recently to agree plans to address the shocking statistic that UK construction workers are 100 times more likely to … [Read more...]