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News Release from: Health and Safety Executive | Subject: Occupational health model
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2005
HSE to test occupational health model
HSE calls for volunteer construction companies to test occupational health model
With the aim of reducing ill health in construction the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are calling for small and medium enterprises to take part in a pilot project The construction industry is one of the largest in the UK, employing up to 2 million people
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Collectively costing up to GBP180m a year, it is estimated that 96,000 workers whose current or most recent job was in construction suffered from ill-health caused or made worse by their work.
Based on these figures the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has developed an Occupational Health Management Model (OHMM) providing advice to construction companies on how to manage issues such as manual handling, hand arm vibration, noise induced hearing loss and dermatitis.
The model is currently being piloted with companies who have signed up to test the model, which is in the form of a flow chart.
But more are needed to effectively evaluate the models content, structure and to provide feedback.
Those testing the model will be able to look at their current health management processes and decide what, if any, changes need to be implemented.
All pilotees will be provided with a detailed paper explaining the OHMM in detail, a CD containing a draft of the OHMM, contact details for ongoing HSE support and a confidential baseline questionnaire.
Any company wanting more information before signing up to test the model, which is available on line, at www.bomelconsult.com/HSE/OHMM.htm or by email from angela.starkey@hse.gsi.gov.uk can contact Sue Parkyn or Kate Goodwin-Foster on 01582 444200.
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