Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to C Meusz.
This article describes the role of the occupational health nurse in identifying and managing employee health problems caused by stress. The author emphasis the need for collaboration between employer and employee in a relationship mediated by the nurse.
In September 1991, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) launched its biggest ever national awareness campaign relating to health at work. Called 'Lighten the Load', the campaign aims to raise awareness of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and encourage employers to reduce the frequency with which they occur. Occupational health nurses are ideally placed to play a major and active part in the campaign and assist in increasing awareness in both employers and the workforce.
Recent parliamentary debate has brought the rights of disabled people back into the spotlight of media attention. In the workplace, the occupational health nurse (OHN) is uniquely placed to make a positive contribution to the achievement of equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The author describes a risk assessment approach to the occupational health and safety of disabled persons and their employers. Such approaches can help to ensure that the work skills of all employees are used to maximum potential.