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Health Assessment: An Overview of Its Types and Importance
When a healthcare professional visits you to carry out an assessment, they look for many cues and clues they get with spoken information and physical examination findings. Diagnosing an illness, disorder or condition is no less than solving a puzzle. To effectively assess or determine a diagnosis for a patient, nursing procedures include laboratory studies,
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Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Working with heavy and vibrating machinery can lead to life-long damage to hands and arms, if preventive measures are not taken. If you or your employees are working with heavy and vibrating machinery, then it is highly recommended to carry out an Hand Arm Vibration risk assessment and an occupational health assessment. HAVS is an
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Why Do We Carry Out Breathing Air Quality Tests?
Breathing air quality tests are typically carried out where the breathing apparatus is connected to a compressed airline, where there are a number of factors that could contaminate this air and potentially compromise the safety of your employee. According to the rules and regulations of HSE and COSHH, all commercial activities that lower the quality
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An Overview of Occupational Health Assessments
What are Occupational Health Assessments? Occupational Health Assessments are evaluations of an individual’s physical and mental health in relation to their job or occupation. These assessments are used to identify and manage any potential health risks associated with a person’s work environment and to ensure that they are able to perform their job duties safely
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How Long Does An Occupational Health Assessment Take
If you have a company that is growing, with great sustainability, then it is important to focus on the health and safety of your employees. It is a co-responsibility of both the employer and employees to take care of employees’ health and wellbeing by examining whether they are suitable for the job and if they
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What Is A Noise Survey and Noise Assessment?
If your working environment is noisy and you can’t hold a conversation with your colleague without shouting to be heard, when you are 2 meters apart, your workplace or business needs to conduct a noise survey and noise assessment. In layman’s terms, noise surveys involve the use of sophisticated sound measuring devices to help determine
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What Are The Grades Of Breathing Air?
In a typical industrial facility, compressed air – also known as Industry’s fourth utility is one of the common facilities used. 70% of all manufacturing activities are inclusive of compressed air with supplying breathing air to personnel using supplied air respiratory equipment as many industrial operations include Hazardous breathing conditions. Industries such as chemical manufacturing,
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What Are ATEX and DSEAR Zones?
In multiple industries, employees face several hazards caused by flammable gases, dangers of confined space entry, the release of toxic gases, and exposure to aggressive chemicals. Additionally, there’s direct contact with corrosive materials like chlorine compounds, sulphuric acid, ammonia, and potassium hydroxide. To prevent the danger of substances, there are multiple directives and regulations that
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What Is A Workplace Assessment And Why A Business Needs One?
Regardless of the industry and employment, all employees are prone to some level of work-related risks. In order to improve the productivity, effectiveness and health of workers, a business should carry out a workplace assessment. Some of the most common minor injuries include back pains, strain injuries, stress and migraines. A workplace assessment aims to
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How Often Should A Noise Assessment Be Carried Out?
A noise risk assessment outlines how noise will affect the health and safety of your employees. Noise Risk Assessment covers all the industries that intend to perform work that involves excessive noise. Noise risk assessments also identify the necessary measures that will be taken to ensure noise levels match the requirements of the U.K. regulations.
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A Complete Guide To Occupational Health Surveillance
Good health in our employees is one of the most important assets a company can have for their growth, development, and sustainability. In the U.K., Health Surveillance is regular health checkups for your employees. Employees who work with noise vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dust, biological agents and other substances that are hazardous to health
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All You Need To Know About HAVS
HAVS stands for Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. The condition develops from the use of hand-held power tools and is a significant health risk wherever powered hand tools are used for substantial lengths of time. HAVS is preventable, but once the damage is done it is permanent. But Symptoms can improve if detected in the early stages.
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