What is Occupational Hygiene?
Occupational Hygiene uses science and engineering to prevent ill health in the workplace. There are a variety of different health hazards facing employers and employees within the work environment, from stress, repetitive strain injuries and infectious diseases to exposure to chemicals, noise and extreme temperature. These illnesses have a significant impact on businesses; between 2017 and 2018 work-related ill health or injury the UK economy an estimated value of £15 billion.*
*information taken from HSE
Your Duty?
What you will get from us?
With access to over 20 years’ experience you will have the capability, resources and knowledge needed to prevent ill health in your workplace. Our field staff and Consultants are not only highly qualified but also members of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (MFOH/LFOH). Their approach is to work closely in partnership with you, to help you and your business achieve full legislative compliance. Good occupational hygiene can have a very significant impact on business and its profits; we can help you:
- Improve worker health and life expectancy
- Reduce absenteeism
- Reduce numbers of early retirement through ill-health or injury
- Improve efficiency through technology and increased productivity
- Decrease social and healthcare costs
- Maximise worker potential
To discover how to protect your workforce from illness, contact OHS today
To discuss any of our services call OHS Ltd on 0113 350 7820 to speak to one of our experts.
