What is Occupational Health?

Occupational health (OH) measures the effects of work on health, and the effect of employee health on their performance, suitability and wellbeing. All employers have a legal responsibility to protect the health of their employees at work, and to advise employees on any work health issues.

Caritas can provide clear, cost­effective advice to issues that you may face in your organisation. We have particular experience in manufacturing, construction, transport and distribution.

 
A benefit to your business

Occupational health can benefit your organisation. it is an effective way of improving bottom line profitability by reducing sickness and absenteeism, preventing accidents (and thus down time), and ensuring employees are fit and able to fulfil their required function in the organisation. Moreover, having an OH policy can, as part of a properly constructed HR and people-management plan, contribute to employee’s motivation and thus their efficiency in the workplace.

How we can help
Some typical areas include (please click on a topic for further information):

What does ill-health cost UK industry?

Back pain: £4 billion per annum (119 million lost working days)*

Occupational Asthma: 1500-3000 new cases per annum (therefore £579 - £1,1159 million in the next 10 years)**

Stress: £3.7 billion (6.7 million lost working days – estimated 46% of all sickness absence)**

Sources: * Back Care **HSE