Supporting You Towards a Healthier Workforce
The Vital Role of ENG1 Medicals
Wed Feb 24 2016
The Solong Collision: A Case for ENG1 Medicals
and why the ENG1 Certificate plays such a vital role in safety at sea.
On Monday, 10 March at 9:47am, the Solong, a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, collided with another vessel off the coast of Yorkshire. The ship had navigated this same route 19 times in five months—suggesting that route familiarity was not the issue. Accordin....
and why the ENG1 Certificate plays such a vital role in safety at sea.
On Monday, 10 March at 9:47am, the Solong, a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, collided with another vessel off the coast of Yorkshire. The ship had navigated this same route 19 times in five months—suggesting that route familiarity was not the issue. Accordin....
£100 Billion the hidden Cost
Thu Jan 7 2016
The Hidden Cost of Sickness Absence: A £100 Billion Strain
on the Uk Economy Sickness absence is often viewed as a human resources challenge—an individual issue to be managed at the organisational level. Yet, its impact ripples far beyond the walls of any one business. In the UK, the total economic cost of sickness absence is estimated to exceed £100 billion annually....
on the Uk Economy Sickness absence is often viewed as a human resources challenge—an individual issue to be managed at the organisational level. Yet, its impact ripples far beyond the walls of any one business. In the UK, the total economic cost of sickness absence is estimated to exceed £100 billion annually....
Long COVID
Thu Jan 7 2016
Living with Long COVID
Understanding the Lingering Impact of the Pandemic
More than four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world has moved on from emergency measures and daily case counts. But for millions of people, the virus is still a daily reality. Long COVID—also known as post-COVID syndrome—continues to affect indivi....
Lung Disease in the workforce
Thu Jan 7 2016
Last year saw Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease named as the 4th biggest cause of death worldwide and it is predicted to become the 3rd over the next few years. The main cause of this condition (which used to be called chronic bronchitis or emphysema) is smoking.
Employers are urged to consider smoking cessation programs for their employees.
Occupational Lung disease cause....
Employers are urged to consider smoking cessation programs for their employees.
Occupational Lung disease cause....
Type 2 diabetes. It's on the Rise
Mon Jan 4 2016
NHS England reports that the number of people with Type 2 Diabetes has hit 4 m in the UK. Specialists urge the importance of lifestyle advice and early detection and intervention to prevent serious long-term complications, which can occur if disease is not effectively managed early on.
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