Reduce work-related ill health, with a specific focus on mental health and stress
This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.
What impact could wider changes in the built environment, like decarbonisation, have on the pattern of removal of asbestos?
To increase our understanding of the extent, harm, costs and preventability of work- related ill health. Specifically, focussing on the most common causes of work-related ill health in GB – work related stress, musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory ill health. DWP and DHSC Joint Work and Health Directorate (“the joint unit”) and HSE cooperate and collaborate on matters concerning their respective health responsibilities. This includes matters of mutual interest such as research with employers into demographics, occupational psychology and behavioural science, specific conditions and the workplace, work-related stress and mental health at work and musculoskeletal conditions. DWP, DHSC and HSE also collaborate on horizon scanning and foresight work in terms of considering work-related ill health outcomes.
Contact details
hsecsa@hse.gov.uk
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