OH Toolkit introduces non work-related health issues

1 August 2011

The Toolkit, which was developed back in 2007 as a free resource for all, now offers information on diabetes and pregnancy.

Dr Luise Vassie, executive director of policy at IOSH, said: “The Occupational Health Toolkit is being continuously developed by the research and information services team to ensure that it provides the most up-to-date information available.

“When the kit was initially launched Dame Carol Black, the Government’s director for health and work, commended the tool for its practicality. On Dame Carol’s suggestion, we have incorporated non work-related health issues into the kit, making it an easy, accessible one-stop shop for occupational health advice and guidance.”

Pregnancy and diabetes are the first in a series of topics that will be available in the OH Toolkit. Under each topic users can find guidance, factsheets, case studies and even training materials to help tackle non-work-related occupational health issues.

Luise added: “Diabetes and pregnancy have been chosen as the first subject areas for the new section of the Toolkit as they are common in all workplaces. Often there is so much information out there businesses and employees just don’t know where to look.

“Over the next few months, we plan to add more information to the toolkit about non work-related health issues, as well as a section on work-related cancers.”

If you have any ideas on what topics you think would helpful for inclusion in the OH toolkit e-mail Sheeraz Talib.

You can also visit our website for more information on our OH Toolkit.

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