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1. OH nurses press for sweeping changes to education and regulation.

Author

Paton, Nic

Subjects
*CURRICULUM, *INDUSTRIAL nursing, *MEDICAL quality control, *NURSING specialties, *QUALITY assurance, *GOVERNMENT regulation
Abstract

The article reviews a paper published in November 2015 by the Faculty Development Group (FDG) of the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing (FOHN) that has called sweeping changes to occupational health (OH) education, funding and regulation in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the paper claiming that too many on the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) courses are inadequately prepared to work in the specialism. Also mentioned is the paper making sixteen recommendations.

Published
2015

2. New centre for wellbeing.

Author

Paton, Nic

Subjects
*ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *WORK environment, *DEMOGRAPHY, *INDUSTRIAL nursing, *MOTIVATION (Psychology), *REPORT writing, *RESEARCH, *GOVERNMENT policy, *WELL-being, *HUMAN services programs
Abstract

The article examines how the Health at Work Policy Unit will convince employers, employees, and the British government of the need to deal with health issues raised by a changing age demographic. Topics covered include the unit's three main functions which include the production of white papers that draw on pre-existing literature and data and are informed by expert advice and as a repository for information, good practice, and evidence-based solutions.

Published
2015

3. LEGAL NEWS ROUND-UP.

Subjects
*INDUSTRIAL safety laws, *DAMAGES (Law), *WORK-related injuries, *ACCIDENTS, *ACCIDENTAL falls
Abstract

This section offers legal news briefs including one about the 212,000 British pounds in compensation awarded to an electrical engineer who was injured due to a fall from the access ladder of a crane, and the fine of 400,000 British pounds imposed on DS Smith Paper Ltd for failure to prevent a workplace accident that caused fatal injuries to the company operations manager.

Published
2015

4. Employers should offer support to older workers.

Subjects
*VOCATIONAL guidance, *EMPLOYMENT, *AGING, *CHRONIC diseases, *EMPLOYMENT reentry, *GOVERNMENT regulation
Abstract

The article discusses the highlights of a white paper titled "Living long, working well: supporting older workers with health conditions to remain active at work" released by the Health at Work Policy Unit of thinktank The Work Foundation in Great Britain.

Published
2015

5. Taking action on mental health could improve productivity.

Subjects
*EMPLOYMENT, *DECISION making, *MENTAL depression, *EMPLOYMENT reentry, *LABOR productivity, *MANAGEMENT, *MENTAL illness
Abstract

The article discusses "Symptoms of depression and their effects on employment" paper from think-tank The Work Foundation, that showed the need for better evidence base built on best intervention practices to help employers and National Health Service (NHS) address common mental health conditions.

Published
2015

6. Vote for single occupational health body goes ahead despite resignations.

Author

Paton, Nic

Subjects
*INDUSTRIAL hygiene, *PROFESSIONAL associations
Abstract

The article reports that a vote for the creation of one single occupational health (OH) organization has started with the sending of ballot papers to the members of the Society of Occupational Medicine and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. A vote of one organization will pave the way for the creation of new joint body, will strengthen members' common sense of purpose, and will create a single voice when campaigning or influencing on an issue.

Published
2014