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The article discusses minister Justin Tomlinson's confirmation that OH practitioners can expect a Green Paper on workplace health reform just before the summer. Topics include Tomlinson, the minister for disabled people, health and work, was speaking at a conference run by the Westminster Business Forum on disability in the workplace; disability confident and access to work; and focus on statutory sick pay.

The article reports on the British Health & Safety Executive's campaign to improve health and safety in the paper making, corrugated packaging and recovered paper industry. The three-year strategy, entitled Making A Difference 2008-2011, will build on a previous strategy that ran from 2005 and led to a reduction in the sector's overall reported nonfatal injury rate by 22 percent. The new strategy has set a target for reducing annual injury incidence rates from the current figure of around 1,170 per 100,000 employees to fewer than 850.

The article reports on the confirmation by British minister for disabled people, health and work Justin Tomlinson that the government will issue a Green Paper on workplace health reform before the summer, based on his speech at a conference on disability in the workplace in 2020.

The article reports on the position of the Society of Occupational Medicine and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine on the Building Our Industrial Strategy of the Australian government.

The article reports on The Healthy Lives, Healthy People White Paper published by the Department of Health in December 2010 which described a new vision that would require employers to play a central role in encouraging better public health.

The article reports on the commendation of a British government consultation on mental health policy that centers on the working lives of people with mental health conditions and their treatment by mental health campaigners. The end of consultation is set in October 2009. One of the recommendations in the paper is boosting the availability of additional psychological treatments by 2020. Doctor Andrew McCulloch of the Mental Health Foundation stressed that it is essential to care for the mental health of everyone.

Details the plans laid out by the British government in its public health White Paper "Choosing Health," which focused on occupational health and published in November 2004. Goals prioritized by ministers in workplace health; Importance of the partnership between health professionals, individuals and employers towards the promotion of health in the workplace; Impact of work on health according to David Coats, associate director at the Work Foundation.

The article discusses how occupational health (OH) practitioners could influence the business agenda of the British government. It argues that the government's public health White Paper "Healthy Lives, Healthy People," which was released in December 2010, is a great opportunity for OH to raise their views on occupational health. The views of OH nurses on the white paper are highlighted. The article also provides an overview of the White Paper.

Presents news briefs related to occupational health in Great Britain as of March 2004. Guidance booklet on fuel cell hazards published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE); Leaflet on improving health and safety in the recovered paper industry launched by the HSE; Series of case studies setting out the business case for good health and safety management unveiled by the Health & Safety Commission; Fine imposed on the Environment Agency by Lincoln Crown Court for an accident on the banks of the River Witham in England in September 2001.

The article focuses on the Green Paper Advancing our health: prediction in the 2020s which outlined plans to embed genomics in routine healthcare, review Great Britain National Health Service (NHS) Health Check and take action around childhood obesity.

The article offers information on increase in the poor rate of employment and retention in employment for people with disabilities in Great Britain. Topics discussed include "Improving lives – the future of work, health and disability" paper by government, mandate for employers, managers and supervisors to improve recruitment and retention of disabled workers; providing opportunities for workers who need a more flexible approach; and also mentions developments in apps and wearable technology.

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.

The article discusses the paper "Occupational Health Nurse Education, Funding and Regulation", has been published by nurses leading the development of a Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing (FOHN) on the future of occupational health nurse education. Topics discussed include gradual erosion of the professional standing of OH nursing and the Faculty Development Group (FDG) and current system of nurse education, funding and regulation on the professional development of practitioners.

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.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2016 annual conference of the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) that took place following the launch of a health and disability Green Paper in Great Britain. Topics include IES human resource (HR) research head Professor Stephen Bevan's presentation about the decade of progress towards getting work and wellbeing on the agenda and the presentation of case studies that looked at the challenges of employee wellbeing programmes in global companies.

The article discusses various papers published within the issue including one on a conference organized by the NHS Plus network of occupational, health services, one on a service that allows collaboration among practitioners, and another on the public health White Paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People.

The author comments on the White Paper "Healthy Lives, Healthy People" which is said to indicate the need to clarify the role of occupational medicine in relation to public health in Great Britain. He asserts that the White Paper emphasizes the contribution of the workplace and employers in improving public health. Mixed reactions to the White Paper are also discussed. INSET: BACK TO THE FUTURE.

Focuses on the British government's Green Paper "Pathways to Work" introduced in 2002 to help people with illness or disability back into employment. Rationale behind the paper; Ways recognized by the government to solve the problem; Causes of the incapacity for work; Call for the participation of occupational health practitioners in the effort.

The article focuses on a white paper from healthcare firm AXA PPP which gives recommendations to employers to manage mental health in workplace such as initiatives to promote an active workforce; setting targets for wellness strategy and views of AXA PPP's marketing director James Freeston on it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The article focuses on a position paper issued by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) which is related to the improved standards of the healthcare practice. The organizations have stated that the new services should be managed by efficient professionals and should be based on high standards of practice.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including occupational health (OH) services, research paper issued by the Society of Occupational Medicine and training of medical personnel.

The article discusses a white paper published by healthcare provider and insurer Simplyhealth which reveals that a well-conceived health and wellbeing approach can reduce employee turnover, trim sickness absence, and boost productivity and morale.

The article discusses the papers published within the issue including one on employee absenteeism, one about fit to work, and another Leicestershire model.

The article focuses on the response by the National Health Service (NHS) Plus to the British government's white paper "Healthy Lives, Healthy People" in which it stated the potential role of occupational health (OH) in helping to address public health messages in 2011. The NHS Plus suggested that the proposed Public Health England service by the government should create a line of workplace implementation that connects OH with primary care. Also noted is the possible function of workplaces as a means of conveying subtle health messages.

The article presents the highlights of a conference organised by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine in London, England in December 2010, which focused on improving the quality of occupational health (OH) in Great Britain. The Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service (SEQOHS) accreditation scheme for OH providers was launched during the event. Speakers at the event included Sian Williams of the Health and Work Development Unit (HWDU), who discussed national clinical audit programmes for National Health Service (NHS) OH providers. INSETS: WHAT THE PAPER SAYS;STAGES TO SEQOHS ACCREDITATION.

The article examines the White Paper "Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our Strategy for Public Health in England" released by the Department of Health in November 2010, which cites changes in responsibilities related to public health and makes only limited reference to occupational health. Proposals cited within the report include devolving responsibility for leading many local public health activities to local government. It also discusses the launch of a new public health service to be called Public Health England.

The article discusses various papers discussed in this issue, including one on the 2010 shortlist of Occupational Health Awards, one on alcohol and drugs in the workplace and a research on occupational health (OH) professionals in certain industry sectors.

The article discusses the effect of the results of the general elections in Great Britain to the occupational health (OH) practitioners. It cites that a victory by the Labour Party could mean a continuous implementation of the programs that are already in existence or being piloted until 2011. In its Healthier Nation Green Paper, the Conservative party cited that it could introduce tax breaks for employers which invested in workplace health and OH. The plans of the liberal Democrats, the Scottish National Party and the Plaid Cymru are also cited.

The article discusses the importance of employee wellness programmes to the companies in Great Britain. According to a paper released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the rate of the decline in sickness absence since the introduction of such programme was between 10% and 36%. It cites some of the costs of sickness absence including the loss of continuity, low consumer satisfaction and decreased staff morale. The author suggests handling wellness initiatives in the same way one treats business goals.

This section offers news briefs from "Personnel Today" on occupational health Great Britain. The Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed the case of Alwyn Sawyer, an employee of the Department of Work and Pensions who experienced disability discrimination after a heater was taken away from his work station. Cheltenham Borough Council sued its former managing director Christine Laird for allegedly tying on her job application. The government's New Opportunities White Paper show that the public sector will be ordered to modify its hiring policies.

This section offers health-related news briefs in Great Britain. Work and pensions secretary James Purnell has announced the Welfare Reform Green Paper, which will scrap incapacity benefit and income support by 2013. Helen Kirk has been appointed new chair of the Royal College of Nursing's OH Managers Forum. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has called on the government to tackle what it has said is a growing public health threat posed by Lyme Disease, transmitted by ticks.

This section offers news briefs on issues related to occupational health and safety in Great Britain. Health insurance firm Norwich Union has warned that 38% of all major workplace accidents involve slips, trips and falls. A forklift truck driver, Gerald Wyatt, has been prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive after a colleague was seriously injured. The Health & Safety Executive has warned businesses to make sure staff and contractors are properly trained after a worker lost the tips of two fingers at a paper recycling plant in Greenwich.

This section offers news briefs on issues related to occupational health in Great Britain. Pharmacists are to be given a much greater role in helping people with relatively minor medical conditions under the proposals in a Department of Health White Paper. One study has suggested that female veterinarians run twice the risk of miscarriage as a result of exposure to anaesthetic gases and pesticides. National Health Service workers are still reporting high levels of violence and abuse, according to the Healthcare Commission.

The author reflects on the condition of nurses in Great Britain's National Health Service (NHS). He mentions that some nurses have complained about the Royal College of Nursing, low NHS morale, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and the ratio of NHS paper-pushers to front-line staff. He points out that these complaints should be taken seriously. He argues that it will be hard to improve the health of working people if there are legions of disillusioned nurses in the NHS.

The author comments on what British Prime Minister Gordon Brown can contribute to the occupational health practitioners. He asserts that the appointment of Caroline Flint as minister for health and wellbeing was a statement that the government meant business and shows a clear line of accountability. He states that further reading of the Conservative paper indicates more layers of NHS bureaucracy will be on the agenda should they be successful in the next election, but more importantly, there is no mention of workplace health interventions.

The article reports on the comments published in the "Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine" about healthcare in Great Britain. The paper suggested that healthcare in the nation is being undermined by poor nursing education, standards and an over-reliance on technicians and minimally educated healthcare assistants. The comments were from Linda Shields, professor of nursing at the University of Hull, and Roger Watson, professor of nursing at the University of Sheffield.

The article offers news briefs on occupational health and safety in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive warned employers about the need to train staff on the proper use of machinery after a worker in Wales was paralysed. According to the Health and Safety Commission, accidents and injuries in the paper industry have declined. A National Health Service trust has been fined after elderly William Durrant fell and died during a visit to Springfield Hospital in London, England.

The article reports on the proposed regulation for health professionals, which was outlined in the white paper "Trust, Assurance and Safety," from Great Britain's Department of Health. The proposed regulation requires health professionals, including occupation health nurses, to periodically demonstrate they are fit to practice by revalidating their professional registration. It also requires rigorous checks on references and qualifications upon recruitment of health professionals.

This section provides a list of Web sites to help occupational health professionals in their research and educational needs in Great Britain. A Web site from Elsevier Science publishes many of the world's leading medicine textbooks. A site owned by the BMJ Publishing Group is split into various sections including education and papers. The site of the Information Commissioner's office offers information about record-keeping and the Data Protection Act.

The article reports on the response of the British government to the consultation on proposals to reform incapacity benefit and extend access of employees to occupational health services. The government discarded the proposals to change statutory sick pay (SSP) as stated in its consultation on the green paper "A New Deal for Welfare." The plan to reject three waiting days before employers pay SSP has been dropped. Tax incentives will be considered by the government to encourage employers to invest in occupational health.

This article reports on the response of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to the British government's Green Paper, A New Deal for Welfare: Empowering People to Work. The response calls for better monitoring, improved prevention of long-term health problems and better health support in workplaces as part of a suite of measures to create working environments that put the health of employees first.

Reports on the decision of the British government to establish a timetable for implementing some plans for reforming public health as outlined in the white paper "Choosing Health." Schedule of the establishment of National Health Service trainers according to the Department of Health; Plans for the development of Internet and digital support through the Health Direct network.

Presents information on "Developing a Framework for Vocational Rehabilitation--A Discussion Paper," published by the British government seeking views on how the best employers can help workers with health or disability-related issues get back to work in Great Britain.