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14 Oct 2014: To comply with these NHS requirements, if it is identified that OH clearance is required as part of the research passport process, then an OH assessment may be required.

22 Sep 2014: OHL05 - Pause gymnastics (pdf)

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

9 Jun 2014: The OHS uses your personal information to allow us to advise and support you in accordance with your requirements and the consents you have given us. ... Generally there is no requirement for the manager to know the diagnosis or receive clinical details.

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

23 May 2014: 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 employee is a ‘DSE user’ consistent with the University Display Screen Equipment

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: Health surveillance is a particular legal requirement and should not be confused with:.

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

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

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

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: assist in fulfilling statutory (e.g. health surveillance) and regulatory requirements (e.g.

23 May 2014: to meet health and safety requirements of another organisation visited in connection with work or study commitments. ... Vaccination requirements should be established and where necessary agreed with occupational health during the risk assessment and

19 Sep 2014: OHF33 - DSE Eye Test Form (pdf)

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

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.

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

23 May 2014: This will reduce the requirement for a further appointment to be arranged following self-referral and avoids duplication (of advice given). ... Minimum equipment requirements for workstations include:. Display screen. Keyboard. Work desk or work surface.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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: OHL07 - Ergonomic advice for pippette use (pdf)

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

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

23 May 2014: The Hazardous Substance Policy includes arrangements for compliance with Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and gives guidance on how the legal requirements may be met.

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: the requirements of the GMC, the students suitability to work as a doctor.

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

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

23 May 2014: The Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Policy outlines the responsibilities in relation to the management of DSE assessments to prevent ill health problems that can occur from prolonged computer use. This includes a checklist and eye test form for

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

19 Sep 2014: OHG03 - Job hazard evaluation guidance

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

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

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

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)

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.

29 Aug 2014: It is a method for checking that a tight-fitting facepiece matches the person's facial features and seals adequately to the wearer’s face. It will also help to identify unsuitable facepieces which should not be used. As part of the management

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

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)