Inside this issue

Mental ill health at work pp13-16

Why presenteeism and increased labour turnover greatly increase the financial cost

Long-term absence and the role of the OH nurse pp17-22

A survey of current role, practice and competence of OH nurses

Guidelines on fitness for work pp23-26

An approach to writing fitness guidelines that work

Improving the health of Britain’s workforce pp27-30

An interview with the national director for health and work

Expert Witness: Vicarious liability pp31-32

Its application to safety and health at work

Shiftwork has RTW consequences pp36

Coronary risk profile pp36

Osteoarthritis – the occupational risks pp36

RTW case management competencies pp36

Cancer risks pp36

Occupational carcinogen exposure pp36

Chronic pain and depression increase absence risk pp36-37

Pandemic flu prevention pp37

Computer-work risk review pp37

Needlestick avoidance training pp37