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Publications about occupational health and safety in the NHS.
NHS Employers
Managing ill health retirement in the NHS: a guide for human resources and occupational health services
Published: 17/12/2001, revised April 2003
This document sets out the Treasury's target for the reduction in numbers of ill health retirements in the public sector, which NHS employers will be expected to work towards achieving.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspections of NHS Trusts 2000/2001
Published: 01/01/2001
This reports on inspections of some 33 NHS Trusts by the HSE in 2000/2001. The main aim of these inspections were to examine arrangements for health and safety management.
Tackling the causes of workplace stress an introduction to the Organisational Stress Measure (OSM)
Published: 01/01/2000
Department of Health publication. PLEASE NOTE: The scanned image of this publication is not available.
Occupational health smart cards
Published: 22/08/2002
This leaflet introduces the smart card scheme which is designed to improve the quality and speed of pre-employment checks for hospital doctors in training.
HSC 1999/191: Fire-safety and health and safety targets
Published: 20/08/1999
Department of Health Circular.
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European Week for Health and Safety
Campaign held every October to encourage healthier and safer workplaces.
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