Occy💼 Health 🩻
@black_cameron
Physiotherapist | Advancing occupational health with AI & tech | Helping workers thrive & reducing absenteeism | NHS CEP
Get ready for the AI in OH Conference! Explore how AI is revolutionising workplace safety, employee wellbeing and health management. Hear from top experts, uncover innovative solutions, and network with pioneers shaping the future of OH. *Free* #AI #OH #occupationalhealth
The “more movement is better” mantra needs nuance. We need domain-specific activity guidance—not just blanket steps-per-day targets. #HealthPolicy
💡 Key implication: Jobs must match individual fitness. One-size-fits-all for physically demanding roles may be harmful. #Ergonomics #HealthAtWork
Even after adjusting for smoking, fitness, and leisure-time activity, the risk from high-activity jobs remains. This is not just lifestyle-related. #Epidemiology
❗ Current physical activity guidelines don’t distinguish work vs. leisure activity. This paper suggests we must. #HealthGuidelines
⚠️ Physical activity at work ≠ exercise. Repetitive tasks, static postures, long hours = cardiovascular strain, not cardiovascular health. #Physiology
several systematic reviews quantify the “physical activity paradox” in workers. Time to rethink how we measure 'active' lifestyles. #EvidenceBased
Men with physically demanding jobs have higher all-cause mortality, even if they’re otherwise active. Why? No rest, high strain, chronic load. #WorkplaceWellbeing
Not all physical activity is healthy. A meta-analysis of 193,000+ workers found that leisure time PA = protective, but job-related PA = riskier. 🏃♂️🛠️ #PublicHealth
New research shows that high physical activity at work increases early death risk in men by 18%. #OccupationalHealth #PhysicalActivityParadox
🇬🇧 UK: Employers can offer up to £500 tax-free for OH treatment—but only after a health professional recommends it during absence. No broader OH requirement. No strong prevention incentives. SMEs often left behind.
🇫🇷 France: All employers must provide OH services under labour law. Regular medical checks + return-to-work plans are enforced. 🇸🇪 Sweden: OH is encouraged, tax-deductible, and often used before long-term absence begins.
🇩🇪 Germany: OH is mandatory. Employers can provide €600 tax-free per employee per year for certified health promotion, incl. OH. 🇳🇱 Netherlands: OH is legally required. Costs are tax-deductible + VAT refundable.
🇬🇧 In the UK, access to Occupational Health (OH) is not mandatory for most employers—yet work-related ill health costs billions. Why is the UK lagging behind other EU nations?
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