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BOSS Today      #52





          BUSINESS RESILIENCE,




          CONTINUITY AND DISASTER




          RECOVERY FOR EMPLOYEES










            s we move into the next chapter of   keep business managers awake at night,   n  Legionnella Risk Assessment &
          ACOVID-19, we need to look at business   but our occupational health solutions   Ongoing Management
          resilience. A resilient business is one   ensure that you can rest easy and invest   n Respiratory Protection Equipment
          that can overcome obstacles, meet   in exactly the level of service your   (RPE) Face Fit Testing
          evolving challenges and make the most of   business needs to manage absenteeism   n Workplace Noise Monitoring
          opportunities.                    and protect the safety, health and welfare   n Environmental Noise Monitoring
           Many companies are integrating   of your employees.                 n Hand/Arm Vibration Assessment
          business continuity plans, but do they                               n Whole Body Vibration Assessment
          include the resilience aspects that look   Our occupational health solutions include:
          after employees’ health, wellbeing and
          safety? Since people’s health and well-  n   Helping employers with their duty of
          being have been at risk over the past year,   care.
          it’s time to ensure that we retain our most   n  Managing absenteeism and
          important assets. BOSS Specialist Services   accelerating a return to work.  Health & Safety Training Courses
          offer a range of ways to help ensure   n  Helping ensure compliance with Health   Regardless of the requirements from
          occupational health, hygiene and safety:  and Safety legislation.    legislation, promoting and maintaining
                                            n  Managing Health and Safety      good health and safety policies in the
                                               requirements.                   workplace helps to recruit and retain
                                                                               the best staff, reduce sickness levels and
                                                                               improve productivity and profitability.
                                                                                 Our Specialist Services have developed
          Health Checks                                                        a flexible range of support aimed at
          Specialist Services can help you design                              providing a safe and secure environment
          a programme that meets the individual   Occupational Hygiene         and ensuring legislative compliance.
          needs of every employee. The age   Employers have a duty of care to ensure   There is a vast array of training courses
          and health of your employees will   the health and safety of their employees.   available, covering areas from Managing
          undoubtedly vary, and so will their   As a nation, we are highly aware of   Safely and First Aid at Work to Mental
          requirements. The health checks can be   the dangers associated with excessive   Health First Aid.
          beneficial in supporting employees and   exposure to hazards in the workplace,
          are the key to better health by motivating   and all responsible employers recognise   Other services that provide support are:
          employees to take care of themselves,   that anything less than a totally safe
          improving their understanding of   and healthy working environment is   n  Health Cash Plans
          their health and - most importantly -   unacceptable. It is important to provide   n  Stress Intervention
          highlighting medical conditions early.   a safe and secure environment while
                                            ensuring legal compliance.         For more information, please email
                                                                               visit BOSS | Specialist Services
                                            Occupational health requirements to   (bossfederation.com) or email
                                            consider include:                  specialistservices@bpif.org.uk

          Occupational Health Solutions     n  COSHH Risk Assessment
          Health and Safety issues, legal obligations   n  Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Testing
          and absenteeism are all concerns that   n  Workplace Air Monitoring


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