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What is occupational health

What is occupational health?

A specialist branch of medicine dealing with health and employment issues: –

How an individual’s health affects their ability to work, or their ability to perform certain tasks
How work can have an adverse effect on employees' health
How to prevent ill-health in the workplace

health & work

Why do you need occupational health advice?

You, as an employer have a legal duty to protect employees’ health and safety. Avoiding your health and safety legal responsibilities will cost your business time and money in litigation or even result in prosecution. You may not be aware of the details of these responsibilities, and how to comply with legislation. We can help you to do this by giving you expert, appropriate and timely advice on health issues relating to work.

Benefits of Occupational Health to your business:

We can help you to comply with your health responsibilities to your employees under legislation
Improving your employees' health at work, especially with leaner companies where reduction of lost time from sickness or accidents is crucial
Improving the rehabilitation and return to work of your employees who are on sickness absence
Enhance the company image and relations with employees
Helping you recruit people who are fit for the job
Helping to retain staff, reduce staff turnover and therefore the cost of recruiting and training new staff
Reduce claims for compensation from accidents or ill-health from work related issues
Reduce increases in Employer’s Liability Insurance Premiums because of occupational health involvement

The purchase of occupational health support can be claimed against tax (See Links).

We can provide advice on these issues, simply contact us