What Employers Need to Know About Occupational Health and HSE Guidance

Workplace health isn’t just good practice - it’s a legal obligation. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides practical guidance for employers to protect workers from risks that could affect physical and mental wellbeing. HSE

Central to this is carrying out risk assessments that consider how work might harm health, implementing control measures, and providing health surveillance where necessary. Employers must also ensure that workers are medically fit for their roles, particularly in safety-critical environments like construction, transport, or healthcare. HSE

Key areas covered by HSE include workplace stress, display screen equipment (DSE) use, musculoskeletal disorders, and reporting requirements under RIDDOR. Following HSE guidance helps reduce sickness absence, supports legal compliance, and improves productivity through a healthier workforce. HSE

Eman Health’s occupational health services help employers understand and act on these responsibilities, offering assessments, surveillance and support tailored to organisational risk profiles. HSE