Occupational Health
This section looks at aspects of occupational health in work places that at first glance may appear low risk.
This includes computer usage, avoiding back pain & RSI, and managing work related stress.
Back and Joint pain
Back pain is usually associated with employees whose jobs involve heavy lifting, but working in an office, sitting in front of a computer, can also cause similar issues.
Caring for your back (source UK HSE website)
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) (source UK HSE website)
Office Safety
Information on the use of display screen equipment (computers and laptops) is available on the Health and Safety Inspectorate's website, together with advice on the provision of eye sight tests.
Ensure you speak to your employer before booking an appointment with your optician.
Using Display Screen Equipment (source HSI website)
Display Screen Equipment and eye sight tests (source HSI website)
DSE Approved Code of Practice (source HSI website)
Office risk assessment tool (source UK HSE website)
Work related Stress
Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)
Approved Codes of Practice have legal standing offering practical examples of good practice and advice on how to comply with the law across a number of to...
Legislation
See guidance on the Law and Regulations administered by the Health and Safety Inspectorate including: Health and Safety at Work (Jers...
Training
Formal training in Health and Safety at Work enables employees to demonstrate their competence to conduct specific work activities as well as often being...
Resources
Improve your understanding of a range of topics connected with health and safety at work, including hazards and dangers, conducting risk assessments and o...
Law & Policy
The Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989, provides a Regulatory Framework, or legal requirement, for managing health and safety in the workplace....