An agency worker is someone with a special working arrangement. An agency worker has a contract with an employment agency. A ‘hiring organisation’ asks the employment agency to supply them with someone for a temporary assignment. It is a common misconception that agency workers cannot accrue rights against the employer. This is not the case. …
IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. IOSH has over 46000 members in over 120 companies. The organisation is UK based with members around the World. IOSH is a not-for-profit organisation. IOSH is also the Chartered body for health and safety professionals; aiming to raise standards and regulate the profession. They work …
An Occupational Health Assessment is a medical examination performed on an employee by an Occupational Health Expert. The main aim of the report is to advise employers and employees of the employee’s health. The report should contain specific recommendations on what adjustments could possibly be considered to ensure a safe/healthy working environment for that employee. …