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19 Sep 2014: Search site. Occupational Health. DSE Eye Test Form. OHF33 - DSE Eye Test Form (pdf).

23 May 2014: Search site. Occupational Health. Eye Tests. If an employee (excluding contract and self-employed) requests an eye and eyesight test related to their computer work, their manager/supervisor should confirm the ... Once confirmed as a DSE user, advise the

19 Sep 2014: Leaflets Ref No: Title Date of issue OHL02 Occupational Health Referral Employee information September 2017 OHL03 Working safely with Display screen equipment (DSE) desktops, HSD116P OHL04 Working safely with Display screen equipment (DSE) laptops,

23 May 2014: carcinogens—in practice valid tests and techniques do not exist but the a health record is needed.

22 Sep 2014: OHL09 - Allergy to Animals, Insects and Arthropods (pdf)

17 Mar 2014: The Occupational Health Service is open Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.30. Please note we are closed on bank holidays and at periods during Christmas and Easter. Please send email correspondence to occhealth@admin.cam.ac.uk as this inbox will be

23 May 2014: Protection against contact with hazardous materials is important for health and safety. Many chemicals can cause skin damage or provoke allergic reactions. Some toxic chemicals can be absorbed through the skin. Skin can be damaged by friction or

12 May 2014: The occupational health forms are intended to be completed, printed and then returned by post.

22 Sep 2014: OHL05 - Pause gymnastics (pdf)

23 May 2014: Definition Stress can be defined as 'the adverse reaction to excessive pressure'. Pressure is often part and parcel of work and helps to keep people motivated. Excess and/or badly-managed exposure to pressure can lead to stress. Workers who

12 May 2014: OHF02 Self referral form (pdf) OHF02 Self referral form (doc)

22 Aug 2014: The primary purpose of health assessment fitness for work is to make sure that an individual is fit to perform the tasks involved effectively and without risk to their own or others’ health and safety. It is not the intention to exclude a person

23 May 2014: The University must ensure that an employee who is injured or taken ill at work receives immediate attention. The University First Aid Handbook gives detailed information on first aid guidance within the University. Further details on all aspects of

12 May 2014: Occupational Health offers a wide range of services aimed at reducing ill health at work and supporting those at work with health problems and disabilities. For further information please see our service information leaflet

23 May 2014: Ergonomics is the science of making machines and systems fit the user, and not making the user fit the system. Ergonomics incorporates elements from many subjects including anatomy, physiology, psychology and design to ensure that products and

12 May 2014: OHF01 Management referral form (pdf) OHF01 Management referral form (word)

14 Oct 2014: Research Passport Researchers employed by the University of Cambridge who wish to undertake research within the NHS setting and have no contractual agreement with the NHS may be required to apply for a research passport. Part of this application

23 May 2014: This includes a checklist and eye test form for identified DSE users to complete that should help identify any concerns associated with the computer work set up so that these can

12 May 2014: Occupational health offers advice and guidance on regulated and non-regulated work health issues aiming to assist in the prevention of ill health at work for all staff and students we see. We also contribute to policy development where the health,

22 Aug 2014: OHF04 On-offer referral form (pdf) OHF04 On-offer referral form (docx)

23 May 2014: Manual handling (lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying loads) is the cause of a large number of musculoskeletal injuries. This is usually due to a poor lifting technique when carrying out the manual handling operation. The University acknowledges

12 May 2014: The policies within this section are those that relate to health and disability and have been written to clarify the University’s approach to preventing ill health and supporting staff where there could be health related problems.

23 May 2014: Ergonomics is the science of making machines and systems fit the user, and not making the user fit the system. Ergonomics incorporates elements from many subjects including anatomy, physiology, psychology and design to ensure that products and

22 Aug 2014: OHF10 Research Passport health assessment questionnaire (pdf) OHF10 Research Passport health assessment questionnaire (docx)

22 Aug 2014: The University of Cambridge Occupational Health (OH) service is concerned with the prevention of ill health related to study in students of the School of Veterinary Medicine as the practical nature of the course brings them into contact with various

12 May 2014: The University of Cambridge OH Service is concerned with the prevention of ill health related to study in students of the School of Medicine as the practical nature of the course brings them into contact with patients. The required immunisation and

12 May 2014: Occupational Health (OH) aims to complement the University's academic reputation by providing a service that promotes and preserves both the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff. Working alongside our colleagues in the Safety Office we assist

23 May 2014: First Aid policy and guidance First Aid Emergency Procedure

23 May 2014: They should bring to the appointment any documentary evidence of prior vaccinations or tests of immunity.

29 Aug 2014: OHF29 - Job Hazard Evaluation form.pdf OHF29 - Job Hazard Evaluation form.docx

23 May 2014: A facemask should be the first item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is put on and the last item that is taken off. This should prevent exposure to allergen material on the other PPE you are wearing as you take it off, and it will prevent

19 Sep 2014: OHF26 - HAVS review assessment (pdf) OHF26 - HAVS review assessment (docx)

12 May 2014: Appointments are made by the administrative staff following receipt of a management referral or self-referral or where new staff need register with Occupational Health due to their work exposures. For work exposure appointments please see the Health

19 Sep 2014: OHF25 - HAVS initial assessment (pdf) OHF25 - HAVS initial assessment (docx)

18 Sep 2014: OHF06 - Food Handlers agreement (pdf) OHF06 - Food Handlers agreement (doc)

12 May 2014: Medical Staff Liz Smith Occupational Health Nurse Manager, tel: (3)36588 Sarah Southall Deputy Occupational Health Nurse Manager, tel: (3)36591 Mary Meredith Deputy Occupational Health Nurse Manager, tel: (3)36884 Noushin Rostami Senior Occupational

22 Sep 2014: OHL10 - Service information leaflet (pdf)

22 Sep 2014: OHL08 - Information for staff: Skin care (pdf)

22 Aug 2014: Following a conditional offer of a place to study veterinary medicine at the University of Cambridge, OH needs to be aware of any health conditions or impairments which could have an impact on a student’s ability to carry out their training or

18 Sep 2014: OHF07 - Fork lift truck / driver (pdf) OHF07 - Fork lift truck /driver (docx)

29 Aug 2014: OHF28 - Individual Stress Risk Assessment (pdf) OHF28 - Individual Stress Risk Assessment (doc)

29 Aug 2014: OHF30 Work Health Declaration (pdf) OHF30 Work Health Declaration (docx)

22 Sep 2014: OHL07 - Ergonomic advice for pippette use (pdf)

29 Aug 2014: OHF36- PGCE Student referral form (pdf) OHF36- PGCE Student referral form (doc)

29 Aug 2014: As part of the management system for correct selection, use, storage and maintenance of RPE fit testing of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) tightfitting facepieces should include an appropriate fit test.

29 Aug 2014: Most people have back pain at some time during their life and it often does not have an identifiable cause. Physical demands at work are usually only one of the factors contributing to back pain; however, it can be aggravated by certain work tasks.

16 Sep 2014: OHF05 - Food handlers questionnaire (pdf) OHF05 - Food handlers questinnaire (doc)

9 Jun 2014: The service is open Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.30 excluding bank holidays. A list of local Cambridge GPs can be found here. Addenbrooke's Hospital Emergency Department contact details can be found here.

22 Sep 2014: OHL06 - Ergonomic advice for microscope use

23 May 2014: Where there are concerns that work could be affecting a member of staff’s health or that a health problem could be affecting an employee’s ability to do their job, a referral to OH for advice and assistance in managing such concerns effectively,