CPD

What are the factors influencing mental health in the construction sector? Matt Wilson outlines some of the stressors construction employees come up against. Construction safety has improved drastically over the past decade, but…

Exclusive OHW+ Premium webinar. Watch on-demand below. Although people working in healthcare generally find their work meaningful and satisfying, they are at high risk of burnout. Research has found that challenges associated with the…

Occupational health and other employees can play a major role in suicide prevention at work. These CPD activities aim to improve OH professionals’ understanding of this topic and are related to Dr Simon Walker’s article. Activity 1 Reflect…

Stigma surrounding suicide means many people shy away from talking about it or questioning sudden changes in a person’s behaviour, but engagement from colleagues and occupational health is vital for suicide prevention. Dr Simon Walker…

These activities, compiled by Professor Anne Harris, are intended to supplement the material presented in our webinar on conducting quality occupational health research. Activity  1 Enhance your knowledge of critical reading by reviewing…

Exclusive OHW+ Premium webinar, Thursday 6 July, 10:00am BST Gathering research-based evidence is integral to the role of an occupational health nurse, and a recurring theme in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s code of practice.…

Many people are still experiencing the debilitating effects of long Covid. This presents an opportunity for OH and HR to work together to facilitate a successful return to work, utilising their different skillsets, writes Lesley Macniven.…

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the financial wellbeing of employees is a pressing concern for organisations. Money worries are not only a distraction, but half of workers are finding it more difficult to stay healthy as prices…

By working with occupational therapists, occupational health professionals can help create a service that delivers rehabilitation. These CPD activities, compiled by Professor Anne Harriss, should help OH professionals begin to think about…

Occupational therapy working with occupational health – a perfect match too long in the making? Mark Howard looks at how collaboration could bring about a ‘workplace health service’. As OH practitioners are being urged to develop more…