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Embracing the Future: The Case for Remote Absence Management Appointments in Occupational Health

March 29, 2025February 3, 2024 by Mark Philpott

Embracing the Future: The Case for Remote Absence Management Appointments in Occupational Health In the modern workplace, the shift towards remote work has steadily changed the landscape of professional services, including healthcare. As industries navigate the challenges of attracting and retaining qualified clinicians, the benefits of embracing remote absence management appointments become increasingly evident. This … Read more

Employee Safety and Wellbeing in the Construction and Demolition Sectors – The Crucial Role of Health Surveillance

March 29, 2025August 11, 2023 by Mark Philpott

Whilst there have been big improvements over recent years in reducing the number and rate of injuries to construction workers, it remains a high-risk industry and accounts for a high percentage of fatal and major injuries. According to the HSE the main reasons why construction workers are at a high risk of injury or ill … Read more

Most common Health and Safety Risks Faced by Construction and Demolition Workers

March 29, 2025August 11, 2023 by Mark Philpott

The construction industry is one of the largest sectors in the UK (employing around 2.4 million people) and is notoriously dangerous thanks to the combination of health and safety risks involving vehicles, equipment and manual tasks which few other industries share. Understanding and mitigating these risks is essential to safeguard the wellbeing of workers and … Read more