Occupational Ill Health reporting
Any employee who feels they are suffering from a health problem which may be work related, should contact the Occupational Health Unit to discuss the problem via the information routes below.
The University has a duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, to protect University employees' health against hazards in the workplace.
There are many conditions which may be attributable to occupational activities.
Some typical examples of health problems which may be work related include:
- Dermatitis attributed to glove use or substance used at work
- Allergy type symptoms including breathlessness attributed to exposure to allergens in the workplace
- Musculo-skeletal problems attributed to DSE work, microscope work, or pipetting
- Stress attributed to work causes
If you suspect any occupational ill health, please ask your manager to refer you to Occupational Health via the system linked below: