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

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

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

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.

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

19 Sep 2014: OHG02 - Occupational Health recruitment guidance flowchart

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

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)

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

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

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

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

23 May 2014: a regulatory or safety requirement for a health assessment (most clinical, animal facility, garden maintenance and workshop staff) will require specific health screening by Occupational Health (OH). ... However, in no circumstances should a requirement

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

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

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

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,