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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

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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,

22 Aug 2014: All veterinary students are asked to complete a confidential health assessment form which should be returned to OH by the end of March of the year of entry. The answers to this questionnaire will help to ensure that the veterinary training will not

19 Sep 2014: OHG03 - Job hazard evaluation guidance

23 May 2014: Happy and fulfilled employees enjoy their work more, which means they attend and usually perform well at work and less likely to leave. Strategies for improving wellbeing at work are vital for keeping you and your team happy and performing at your

23 May 2014: Our skin is exposed to a variety of substances and environments at work, which can aggravate it. The skin is the body’s first line defence against physical, chemical and microbiological hazards. Prolonged exposure to some substances, even water,

19 Sep 2014: OHF27 - Noise initial health assessment (pdf) OHF27 - Noise initial health assessment (docx)

9 Jun 2014: Privacy notice – Occupational Health Confidentiality The Occupational Health Service (OHS) is committed to maintaining the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of service users at all times. We adhere to the principles of data protection

23 May 2014: Health surveillance may be required by law if staff are exposed to noise or vibration, solvents, fumes, dusts, biological agents and other substances hazardous to health, or work in compressed air. For such work where it is not possible to

22 Aug 2014: Pre travel risk assessment form (pdf) Pre travel risk assessment form (docx)

23 May 2014: Occupational Health does not deal with medical or first aid emergencies but can offer advice on local procedures. For information on how to get hold of a first aider in an emergency see: Procedure for calling a First Aider Follow your departmental

23 May 2014: The University of Cambridge are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for students with impairments and health conditions. The Faculty of Education will provide all reasonable support to enable students with impairments and health conditions

18 Sep 2014: OHF13 - Medical student immunisation record (pdf) OHF13 - Medical student immunisation record (docx)

22 Aug 2014: OHF16 - Veterinary Student health questionnaire (pdf) OHF16 - Veterinary Student health questionnaire (docx)

23 May 2014: Staff should complete a vaccination course against hepatitis B and have a blood test to check their response to the vaccine.

23 May 2014: All staff working with animals and insects are at risk of developing an exposure related allergy even when there is no history of a previous problem. A personal history of allergy to common environmental allergens and exposure to laboratory animals

19 Sep 2014: OHF22 - Veterinary workers annual questionnaire (pdf) OHF22 - Veterinary workers annual questionnaire (docx)

19 Sep 2014: OHF24 - Respiratory annual health questionnaire (pdf) OHF24 - Respiratory annual health questionnaire (docx)

29 Aug 2014: OHF31 - PGCE Student health questionnaire (pdf)

23 May 2014: Webpage currently under review Occupational Health provides travel health risk assessments and advice to elective medical students on request. This involves the completion of a travel health risk assessment and an appointment at Occupational Health

23 May 2014: Following a conditional offer of a place to study medicine at the University of Cambridge, Occupational Health (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

19 Sep 2014: OHF34 - Display Screen Equipment Self-Assessment Checklist (pdf) OHF34 - Display Screen Equipment Self-Assessment Checklist (docx)