General Health
The Occupational Health Service provides various guidance and services for staff in relation to general health concerns or issues. A number of subjects are covered across the Health and Safety website, please see links below.
Cancer - General Information
Guidance and advice on preventing cancer and signposting.
Colds and Flu
General guidance on colds and flu. Please note this page does not specifically refer to any pandemic flu situations, however, the basic hygiene advice should be adhered to in any cold/flu environment.
Glass, Sharps and Splashes
How to reduce the risk of accidents with glass, sharps and splashes from substances with a risk of infection and what to do if you have an accident or incident.
Personal Computing
This information and guidance is intended to aid managers with their statutory responsibilities and their management of health issues in the workplace.
Pregnancy Information
Guidance and advice for managers with staff who are new or expectant mothers.
Smoking
The University Policy on smoking and help available to stop.
Stress
Guidance and advice for managers with staff who are experiencing stress.
Stress Management Framework
Information and Guidance for Managers / Supervisors in dealing with Stress in the workplace
Working Outdoors
If you work outdoors you can find valuable information on the Health and Safety Executive website which deals with temperatures and sun exposure.
Alcohol and drugs
Information on Alcohol and drugs