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Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. It aims to prevent departures from health caused by working conditions and protect workers from risks resulting from factors adverse to health.

Ensuring good health and a safe working environment is a high priority for all employers, who recognise that the well being of employees improves company performance.

Work related illnesses are a major health problem in the UK.

Every year 2.2 Million people in the UK are affected by Accidents or illnesses related to their work, either caused or aggravated by their workplace. Many are forced to give up their jobs and their whole way of life.

Hazards at work may not always be obvious, susceptibility to illness can vary greatly from person to person, symptoms of illness may not appear for many years after the original contact.

Monitoring of sickness patterns, training and information, medical examinations for early detection and treatment can be most effective.

The number of claims for occupational illness and accident has risen threefold in the last five years costing employers £9.5 billion.

These never need happen.

We can help you to reduce costs due to Health issues and lost time from sickness.

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The Portmill Surgery,
114 Queen Street,
Hitchin,
Herts
SG4 9TH
 
Tel: 01462 451575
Fax: 01462 441246