Hear from rail operators and experts about challenges around occupational health, followed by a lively discussion on what needs to change to unlock occupational health capability and what part you could play in making it happen.
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BACK-on-LINE (TM): Digital technology to help rail workers better manage their back pain in work
Back pain is a common issue among rail workers, with as much as 69% experiencing it every month. Currently, access to effective help is limited to hospitals with long waiting lists and requires therapist involvement. Dr Sheeran has developed a new work-based intervention called BACK-on-LINE (TM).
Driving occupational hygiene forward
The health of colleagues will always be a key priority of the rail industry. This session on occupational hygiene discusses long-term worker health protection and the focus for future projects and initiatives.
Dealing with the hidden killer: Improving dust controls
It may be microscopic in size, but dust can pose a big risk to our health. Hear from Steve Perkins, who aims to improve our understanding of how we can control health risks through occupational hygiene – especially the challenge of dust.