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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)

19 Sep 2014: OHG04 - Individual stress risk assessment worked example (pdf)

22 Sep 2014: OHL02 - Occupational Health Referral Employee information (pdf)

16 Sep 2014: A respiratory sensitiser is a substance which when inhaled can trigger an irreversible allergic reaction in the respiratory system. Once this sensitisation reaction has taken place, further exposure to the substance, even to the tiniest trace, may

18 Sep 2014: OHF08 - Respiratory / skin initial health questionnaire (pdf) OHF08 - Respiratory / skin initial health questionnaire (docx)

19 Sep 2014: OHF32 - Health Assessment Questionnaire for Night Workers (pdf) OHF32 - Health Assessment Questionnaire for Night Workers (docx)

23 May 2014: The new employee health assessment process is summarised in the flow chart: OHG02 Occupational Health Recruitment Guidance Flowchart As shown in the flowchart the new employee health assessment is separated into two processes based on the Job Hazard

12 May 2014: The office is based at 16 Mill Lane, Cambridge on the first floor. Unfortunately we do not have any parking spaces at Occupational Health so we would recommend wherever possible using the Park and Ride or the Route U Universal bus. The nearest

16 Sep 2014: Occupational Health (OH) aims to provide an efficient and high quality service to all our service users. As well as constantly looking for ways to develop and improve our services, we also aim to continue doing the things that are positively

22 Aug 2014: Search site. Occupational Health. Frequently Asked Questions. Q. My manager wants to refer me to Occupational Health (OH) for an assessment but I am not sure exactly why. What should I do? If your manager is suggesting that you are referred to OH

22 Aug 2014: OHF35 Biological Agents Health Assessment Questionnaire (pdf) OHF35 Biological Agents Health Assessment Questionnaire (doc)

19 Sep 2014: OHG02 - Occupational Health recruitment guidance flowchart

16 Sep 2014: All students will be offered a blood test for hepatitis C antibodies on admission to medical school. ... All students will be offered a blood test for HIV antibodies on admission to medical school.

16 Sep 2014: Hand–arm vibration (HAV) is transmitted from a work activity into the workers hands and arms when: operating hand-held power tools, e.g., road breakers using hand-guided equipment, e.g., hand-guided equipment such as lawn mowers, strimmers and

9 Sep 2014: OHF11 - Prospective medical student health assessment (.docx) OHF11 - Prospective medical student health assessment (.pdf)

18 Sep 2014: OHF09 - Respiratory six / twelve week health questionnaire (pdf) OHF09 - Respiratory six / twelve week health questionnaire (docx)

29 Aug 2014: Search site. Occupational Health. FAQ - Computer Health. Q. What causes a work related upper limb disorder? A work-related upper-limb disorder (WRULD) can be caused by a variety of work tasks involving, prolonged forceful awkward or repetitive tasks,

29 Aug 2014: Search site. Occupational Health. FAQ - Laboratory Health. Q. How can pipette work affect my health? Prolonged use of pipettes can cause painful and disabling upper limb conditions that could prevent you from temporarily continuing with your

16 Sep 2014: Occupational skin disease is important and a common health problem. Repeated skin irritation or skin sensitisation can lead to dermatitis. If signs of dermatitis are detected early enough, and exposure to the substances responsible reduce, this will

16 Sep 2014: Accidental exposure to blood or other body fluids from patients can lead to you becoming infected if the patient is infected with a bloodborne virus such HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C Carry out safe practice and universal standards when using and

18 Sep 2014: Refer for face fit mask test Yes No. OHP file review Yes No.

23 May 2014: Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW), employers are required to take into account health and safety risks to New and Expectant Parents in the workplace. Risks will need to be managed to reduce the likelihood of

16 Sep 2014: Any ve symptoms / concerns must be discussed with SOHA). Yes |_| No |_|. Refer for face fit mask test. Yes |_| No |_|. OHP file review.

14 Oct 2014: All staff and students who will be involved in laboratory work with hazard group 3 pathogens, or class 3 genetically modified organisms, or unscreened human blood or tissue samples must complete health screening before beginning this work. The aim

19 Sep 2014: OHG05 - Management guidance for completing the individual stress risk assessment (pdf)

22 Sep 2014: OHL04 - Working safely with Display screen equipment (DSE) laptops, HSD161P (pdf)

22 Sep 2014: OHL3 - Working safely with Display screen equipment (DSE) desktops, HSD116P (pdf)

22 Aug 2014: and tests is a necessary extra measure to ensure that your health is not being affected by your work.

16 Sep 2014: OHF18 Medical student screening for blood borne virus (pdf) OHF18 Medical student screening for blood borne virus (docx)

16 Sep 2014: A animal allergy (AA) is an allergic response that can develop as a result of exposure to animal or insect allergens. Approximately a third of people exposed to animals may experience exposure related symptoms. All staff working with animals and