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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

23 May 2014: Accidental exposure to human blood, other body fluids or tissue could lead to contracting a blood-borne virus such HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Avoiding the risk Vaccination - Hepatitis B infection can be effectively avoided by vaccination.

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

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,

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

22 Aug 2014: Yes. It is a statutory requirement that workers who are identified through the risk assessment process as requiring health surveillance attend for this during work hours.

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)

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