Sep 18, 2026 | Hearing Health, Hidden Noise, Occupational Health
In the Beginning…. EVERYTHING starts with a risk assessment. OK, not quite everything, but you get the picture as far as workplace health goes. Except that it’s not always obvious which risks should be on your to do list. Fortunately, this is one of the few...
Jun 22, 2026 | HAVS Vibration, Hearing Health, Hidden Noise, Occupational Health, Respiratory Surveillance, Skin Health
Whether you are an occupational health specialist, adviser or safety manager, managing an occupational health surveillance scheme can be a bit of a juggling act: different tests, separate systems, reporting, referrals and evolving regulations. Keeping everything...
Apr 28, 2026 | HAVS Vibration, Hearing Health, Hidden Noise, Occupational Health, Respiratory Surveillance, Skin Health
Most surveillance programmes focus on compliance. Our clients expect more from surveillance tests. You should do too. This is how Lycra described the Health Wizard difference: “Your work demonstrates a forward-looking, preventive philosophy that is aligned with our...
Apr 1, 2026 | Hearing Health, Hidden Noise, Occupational Health
AirPods and similar wireless earbuds are everywhere. They can boost communication, keep employees happy, and even improve productivity. But none of that replaces the importance of keeping your workforce healthy and safe. Here are 5 reasons to think carefully about the...
Mar 6, 2026 | HAVS Vibration, Occupational Health
A recent HSE prosecution has highlighted the very real and devastating impact of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). An NHS Trust was fined £40,000 after several employees developed serious and irreversible hand-arm vibration-related conditions, including HAVS and...
Feb 13, 2026 | Hearing Health, Occupational Health
Hearing protection is a vital control measure in noisy workplaces, but over-protection is an often-overlooked risk in hearing safety. Using hearing protection that blocks too much sound can be just as problematic as not providing enough protection at all....