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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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: 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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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: 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

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)