Health at Work

Shift work, heat, noise, dust, desks and long hours. What your job is doing to your body.

From a doctor who runs occupational health for an industrial workforce, not from a wellness blog.

The in-depth guides

Desk Work, Back Pain and Neck Pain: What Actually Fixes It

A doctor explains why desk work causes back and neck pain, the exact ergonomic measurements that matter, what standing desks really do, and the red flags.

12 min read· In depth

Heat Stress at Work: Catching It Before the Collapse

A doctor explains heat exhaustion versus heat stroke, WBGT limits, acclimatisation schedules, work-rest cycles, and hydration that is more than water.

14 min read· In depth

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: The Silent Injury

A doctor explains decibel limits and exposure times, why noise damage is permanent and painless, earplugs versus earmuffs in the real world, and tinnitus.

13 min read· In depth

Shift Work and Your Health: The Real Risks

A doctor explains what night shifts do to metabolism, heart risk and sleep, what IARC concluded, and a practical playbook for surviving a night rotation.

14 min read· In depth

Quick answers

Short, specific answers to the questions people actually type. Each one links back to the full guide.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Is It Your Job?An occupational doctor explains what really causes carpal tunnel syndrome, why typing is a weak culprit, and which jobs and health conditions matter most.Dust at Work and What It Does to Your LungsAn occupational doctor explains respirable dust, silica limits, the diseases that follow years later, and the controls and health checks that prevent them.Dust Masks and Respirators: Which One Protects You?An occupational doctor explains FFP2, FFP3, N95 and half-mask respirators, what assigned protection factors mean, and why fit testing decides everything.Eye Strain From Screens: What Helps and What Does NotA doctor explains why screens make eyes ache, why blue-light glasses disappoint, and the workstation changes that reliably reduce digital eye strain.How to Sleep After a Night ShiftAn occupational doctor explains how to actually sleep in the daytime after nights: light control, timing, caffeine cut-offs and the drive home.Is Sitting All Day Really That Bad for You?A doctor explains what the research really shows about sitting all day, how much activity offsets it, and why breaking up sitting beats standing desks.Mental Health at Work: What Good Looks LikeAn occupational doctor explains what genuinely protects mental health at work, why resilience training alone fails, and the six job factors that drive stress.Pre-Employment Medical: What to ExpectAn occupational physician explains what a pre-employment medical actually tests, what your employer is told, and what it cannot legally be used for.Returning to Work After a Long IllnessAn occupational doctor explains phased returns, fit notes and reasonable adjustments, and why going back on lighter duties beats waiting to feel perfect.What Every Workplace First-Aid Box Should HaveAn occupational doctor sets out what belongs in a workplace first-aid kit, what the law expects, and the hazard-specific additions most sites forget.

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