THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SMUGLY; BEHIND THE SCENES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

I am a qualified occupational health practitioner and have a Masters in safety

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at occupational health?

This book shows some of my most fascinating case studies; chosen because they tested my knowledge and experience in ways you would not believe possible. Some turned out brilliant for me, many went horribly wrong, and occasionally I have shown some terrible bosses just why you need to keep to the rules and not bully and coerce people into doing things that are just not right - which is where the SMUGLY comes in.

Who should Read This Book?

Occupational Health Professionals

Laugh and learn from my occupational health adventures in companies ranging from call centres to food production. From manufacturing to local government. From large national corporations to SME's. Meet workers who want to work and shirkers who really don't want to. People who make honest mistakes and sad health cases that leave you feeling honoured to have known them.

Safety Professionals

Many of the case files here are concerned with how health influences safety in the workplace. Read how you can apply health knowledge to the risk assessment process and understand the intention of wellbeing programmes

Managers and HR

Understand the complex discussions and decisions taken when considering health. Consider if you would act the same way?

Also included are clickable links that I continue to use for evidence based occupational health resources and guidance from reputable sources such as the Health and Safety Executive, IOSH and NICE

The subjects cover the whole remit of occupational health practice such as absence, performance, risk assessment and even how you deal with an employee who alters their Doctor's fit note. Would you know what to do?
I take you through each story, explain the circumstances at the time, provide references for those who want more information and finally reflect on what went wrong and occasionally, what went right.
The case studies are all true stories with names changed to protect confidentiality.

There are over 100 references and click-able links to help you with your own difficult cases

Let’s Get Real

This is not a stuffy text book. It is written how I practice today - with fun, laughter and integrity and above all with respect for the people I deal with every day, whether an employee, a client, a manager, HR, or the local GP.
If you've ever wondered how health impacts on work or work impacts on some people's health you will find many cases.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
For more information about me and my work go to:
www.workingwellsolutions.com and sign up for my random newsletters.