@somceo

CEO of The Society for Occupational Medicine - for all health professionals. Join us to access a hi-impact journal, webinars, regional grps, events, e-news etc.

 United Kingdom
som.org.uk
Joined May 2016
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Join the SOM! Any health professional with an interest in #occupational #health is welcome E.g. #doctors #GPs & #disability assessors, #Nurses, #AHPs such as Occupational #Therapists & #Physiotherapists; Occupational #Ergonomists, #Hygienists @SOMNews - som.org.uk/membership-inform…
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There is no cure for occupational asthma. Once developed, it's permanent and can force workers to leave the industry they trained for. Learn more: workright.campaign.gov.uk/is…
PROTECTION IS EVERYTHING Once you develop occupational asthma, there's no cure

ALT PROTECTION IS EVERYTHING Once you develop occupational asthma, there's no cure

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Noise and vibration at work can cause permanent harm. 1 in 5 workers may be exposed to harmful noise levels, and hand-arm vibration syndrome is a real risk from vibrating tools and machinery. Assess. Control. Protect. Free tools and guidance: workright.campaign.gov.uk/no…
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Inaugural meeting of the European #Occupational #Health #Researcher Network: contact SOM to find out more
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New article: Women leading the way in protecting people at work in the Middle East Visit our website for inspiration – and a global call to action: tinyurl.com/2nmr4pra
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Everyone should start working life feeling safe, valued and supported, yet 38% of 18–24s don’t know their organisation’s reporting process. Help prevent racial bullying and harassment with practical guidance on policies, support and reporting: bitc.org.uk/toolkit/tackling…
Poster of a stressed man at a laptop with text: “Racial harassment demands action, not just words” and a link to a free guide.

ALT Poster of a stressed man at a laptop with text: “Racial harassment demands action, not just words” and a link to a free guide.

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Psychosocial risks do not stop at the workplace door. Their impact is equal to 1.37% of global GDP lost each year. The human cost comes first, but the economic cost is impossible to ignore. @ilo report explains: ow.ly/7tA350YLvTy #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Huge congratulations to our ASPH Occupational Health team, who have received a Special Recognition Award through the national NHS Health at Work Recognition Awards (OHPRAS). A fantastic achievement and well-deserved national recognition for everyone involved 🤩
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“Every penny spent on #PoliceWellbeing is a return on investment.” @Glos_Police Emma Burke on why wellbeing is vital for individuals and forces. With the upcoming #OKAwards2026, a timely reminder of why we celebrate the people and projects driving positive change across policing.
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Half of UK businesses see drug or alcohol dependency as a barrier to employment. But helping those in recovery find work is about recognising potential and rebuilding lives

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How can retail work be made safer and healthier in a changing world of work? This week at the @ilo, representatives of governments, employers and workers discuss occupational safety and health risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies in the retail sector.👇
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has announced plans to deploy an electronic patient record (EPR) for occupational health to deliver a “high-quality, joined-up” service. eu1.hubs.ly/H0yHBC70
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This Occupational Health Week, we’re celebrating how our Occupational Health team provides vital support for the health and wellbeing of our staff 🌈 A service with staff at the heart of it ❤️ Have a watch👇
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For the first time ever, a shared national definition of what good #OccupationalHealth looks like in policing has been agreed. Find out how the new OH Consensus will help raise the bar in OH support and strengthen wellbeing support in policing: oscarkilo.org.uk/news/polici… #OHAW2026
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Discover how Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) can support Sheffield’s frontline workforce. Hear real-life scenarios, discover practical tools & share your experiences. Reserve your spot: ow.ly/ME4150ZPyxu
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Retail work is changing, and so are occupational safety and health risks. This week at the @ilo a technical meeting is discussing OSH in the retail sector, with a focus on risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies. ℹ️ ow.ly/pqy850ZQrV4
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We have a list of useful occupational health resources on our website for those who work in the manufacturing sector. Click here to download it ➡️hseni.gov.uk/publications/he…
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Every employee must be seen by an occupational health professional at least annually to identify disease at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about setting up a health surveillance programme: workright.campaign.gov.uk/en…
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What does occupational health do?

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This week is Occupational Health Awareness Week. This year's campaign highlights a simple but important message: Occupational Health professionals are experts in work and health. You can find out about OHAW here: som.org.uk/ohaw #OHAW2026 #OccupationalHealthAwareness
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