How Occupational Health Awareness Has Changed Over Time

The post How Occupational Health Awareness Has Changed Over Time appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The risks lurking in Britain’s workplaces went largely unspoken fifty years ago. Fumes and repetitive strain were simply part of the job. Today, employers and regulators understand that occupational health is about far more than avoiding accidents, recognising the slow, cumulative harm that certain jobs can cause over years or even decades.  That shift in […]

Loud work, lasting damage: why hearing protection must improve

Dominique Stone is a senior audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK Construction can create an incredibly noisy working environment. But despite improvements in regulation and awareness, noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common, yet preventable, occupational health conditions I encounter in clinical practice. … The post Loud work, lasting damage: why hearing protection must improve appeared first on Construction News.

Douglas OHI Wins RoSPA Gold Medal for ninth time

CIOB Chartered Company Douglas OHI has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal for the ninth time, a certification highlighting occupational health, safety and wellbeing. Gold Medal status demonstrates sustained excellence,… The post Douglas OHI Wins RoSPA Gold Medal for ninth time appeared first on Global Construction Review.

The Site Safe way…

Building on a strong foundation reaps benefits, tender opportunities. Livingstone Building, a commercial construction company with four regional offices across New Zealand, successfully achieved ISO 45001 certification with Site Safe assisting with internal auditing. ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, aimed at reducing occupational injuries and diseases whileContinue reading "The Site Safe way…"

Komatsu Australia earns certification for safety and environment

Achieving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification recognises the company’s commitment to occupational health and safety and environmental management. ( Komatsu Australia)Komatsu Australia has achieved ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification, recognising the company’s strong occupational health and safety management and … The post Komatsu Australia earns certification for safety and environment appeared first on Inside Construction.

Do you have a regular Occupational Health partnership — or do you only call on OH when something's already gone wrong?

How are construction companies currently managing Occupational Health on site?

Rochdale Occuaptional Health Service

Rochdale Occupational Health Service provide a confidential and specialist service which promotes and maintains the health of those at work and creates a safe working environment.

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