Investigation of medical issues in the workplace

17. INVESTIGATION OF MEDICAL ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE

We have considerable experience in investigating a wide range of novel and isolated issues over many years occurring in the workplace.
Some of these have has no relationship to the workplace, others have been medical issues made worse by work and we have also identified issues caused by the work environment.
In all cases management, employees and the occupational health team work together to investigate and resolve the problems arising. We have an effective network of relevant experts to call on as required.

Examples of such investigations include:


Lung function problems identified due to inappropriate working practices.




Muscular disorders in the upper limbs arising due to inadequate work rotation and or appropriate awareness training.




Back problems have been associated with poor working posture and indeed problems outside the workplace.




The contribution of an underlying medical problem to an accident at work.




The misplaced perception, in one case that stress has been caused by work.