Recent statistics published by the HSE indicate that around 2.3 million people in the UK suffer from an illness which they believe is caused or made worse by their work.  Each of these people could present a case against their employer, so getting your health at work policies wrong could be very costly both in terms of lost productivity and financial compensation.

How WorkFit can support you in policy development

Qualified Occupational Physicians and Occupational Health Nurse Advisors can review your existing policies and provide advice on improvements in line with legal requirements and/or best practice.  They can also support the development of new policies in partnership with appropriate personnel in your organisation, i.e. Human Resources and Health & Safety professionals.

Areas that WorkFit can provide advice on include:-

• Recruitment - Fitness for Work
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Attendance/Absence
• Rehabilitation/Return to Work
• Stress in the Workplace
• Manual Handling
• Health & Safety
• Health Surveillance
• Driver/Vehicle
• Business Travel
• Display Screen Equipment
• Working Time Including Night Workers
• New and Expectant Mothers

Having robust policies will protect employees and employers and reduce the risk of confusion for all parties.

Management Training

WorkFit can provide flexible management training in any aspect of occupational health which will support your policies and procedures as above.