When an employee is off work due to a medical condition the employer naturally wants to know more to try and understand what can be done to bring the employee back to work. Historically, employers have thought that the only way to do this is to contact the GP and...
Jean Fisher Here are 3 of the key areas which have changed over the past 12 months and, so it may be useful to review your policies and procedures to make sure they are still relevant. GPs are no longer giving Fit for Work Advice As an Occupational Health Nurse for...
Sickness absence can be fatal for a small business. Are you…. Overwhelmed with stress issues? Worried about costly litigation? Still hoping the GP will advise you? Would you like regular support to manage health issues at work? We can lead you through the maze of...
Learning good posture is key. Read my Occupational Health blog and learn how to manage musculoskeletal problems at work. Interpreting the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations can be an expensive minefield for employers. Over the past 30 years I have assessed...
Occupational Health Blog How to Manage Recruitment Health Questions Fairly. Here at the Occupational Health Business Ltd we are often asked about recruitment and how to ensure applicants with health conditions are managed fairly under The Equality Act 2010. Are you...
Occupational Health Blog Do you have an absence management policy which just isn’t working for you? Here are 5 key actions to ensure you completely update your policy. 1. Find out what employee sickness is costing you. Look at the costs and the on costs of both...
