Occupational Health

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Practical guidance for protecting workers from chronic lung conditions through proven control measures, covering respiratory hazards, legal duty of care, and occupational health programmes.

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Occupational health: Protecting long-term lung health

This Opus Safety whitepaper offers practical guidance for protecting workers from chronic lung conditions through proven control measures. Topics include:

  • Recognising common respiratory hazards
  • Understanding legal duty of care obligations
  • Preventing exposure to harmful substances
  • Maximising protective equipment effectiveness
  • Implementing cost-effective occupational health programmes
  • Health surveillance and workplace risk management
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Health & safety insights

Guidance, updates and practical advice for your sector.

Opus RAMS: Your shortcut to site-specific Risk Assessment Method Statements
Legislation update: Employment Rights Act 2025
Fire risk assessments: Safety basics and best-practice guidance
Recent prosecutions: Counting the cost of poor compliance
Bounce back from Blue Monday: Avoiding the cost of employee absence
Winter safety: Ensuring compliant working conditions, indoors and out
Recent prosecutions: Manufacturer receives six-figure fine following apprentice injury
Winter safety checklist: A practical guide for yards, warehouses, and outdoor workers
RIDDOR: Simple answers to your top six questions
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What is Health and Safety Legislation? A Guide for UK SMEs

Understand UK health and safety legislation, including HSWA, risk assessments, RIDDOR and key regulations to keep your business compliant.

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Your latest Opus Compliance Cloud upgrades

We’re constantly evolving Opus Compliance Cloud, our work-saving H&S software. See what’s new across the system – and what the changes mean for you.

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Workplace violence and abuse: How to protect your employees

Violence and abuse against retail staff is increasing. Take vital steps to safeguard and empower your team.

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Working with contractors: Selection, safeguarding, and management

Bringing on external expertise requires a different level of safety management. Maximise productivity while reducing contractor-related risks.

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Working at height: Critical training points to protect your team

Working at height is the UK’s number one workplace killer. Get a checklist of key training areas to prevent falls and improve working practices.

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Worker safety – help your team beat the chill through winter

Cold weather working can affect your employees’ health, safety and productivity. Our targeted tips ensure you’re providing all the right protection.

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Wood dust safety in your workplace - expert tips to protect your team

Wood dust is generated by machines that eject fine particulate dust into the atmosphere. Learn how to protect your staff from long-term health risks.

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Wood dust monitoring and health surveillance: Best practice for builders merchants

Wood dust is a known cause of health issues, from dermatitis to lung cancer. Protect your workers with proactive monitoring and surveillance measures.

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Wood dust exposure: Are your controls working hard enough?

October is National Healthy Lung Month, so step up protection against harmful wood dust with safety solutions that go beyond local exhaust ventilation and PPE.

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Winter safety strategies: protecting your team in cold temperatures

Winter brings a unique set of safety challenges for your business. Our seasonal solutions help you stay compliant through the colder months.

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