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Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service provides an array of patient information and links to other helpful resources. Browse through the categories below to see what's on offer. If you don't see the main topic here, try using the search box instead.

Breathing

Info. related to any sort of respiratory problem at work including asthma, coughing, shortness of breath, wheeziness, or chest pain.

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Chemicals

Resources relating to chemicals encountered at work and the associated risks, hazards, effects, and precautions.

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Cancer

Resources on the various types and causes of work-related cancer.

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Ergonomics

Info. concerning ergonomics including back pain, joint pain, musculo-skeletal injuries (MSI), manual handling, lifing and handling, moving of patients, vibration damage, whole body vibration, hand arm vibration (hav), and vibration white finger (vwf).

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Mothers at Work

This is a series of informational leaflets concerning pregnant women and new mothers.

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Occupational Health Updates

Semi-regular series of articles from SOHAS on occupational health matters. These are mainly aimed at GPs, but have just as much relevance to anyone else interested in the subject.

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Skin

Various resources concerning skin-related problems at work such as dermatitis, irritated skin, itchiness, or rashes.

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Steel Workers' Handbook

This book is divided into three main sections detailing the activities, hazards, diseases, and health effects of working in the steel industry.

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Stress

Resources concerning stress at work, other psychological effects, or problems such as bullying, harassment, or work load.

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Surgery Packs

Collected leaflets and other helpful patient material as used by SOHAS advisers in GP surgeries.

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Useful Links

A collection of links to useful resources from other organisations. There's a lot here, so try using the search facility to find the item you need.

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Working Conditions

Other resources concerning your environment at work and what effect it may have on your health.

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Other

Other resources that don't fit under the above headings. If you are looking for something specific, try using the search facility. Resources in here will be constantly moving as we update our categories.

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