Occupational health research

The At Work Partnership conducts specific research projects for a variety of clients. Recent clients and projects include:

Royal College of Nursing

The At Work Partnership was commissioned by the RCN to undertake research on performance indicators and benchmarking in occupational health nursing in 2005. This important research examined OH service provision, OH nursing competencies, professional support and development opportunities.

Learning and Skills Council

Together with the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), The At Work Partnership undertook research in 2005 examining the reporting of accidents, injuries and illness among learners.

Health and Safety Executive

Together with the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), The At Work Partnership carried out research in 2005 on 5-Steps to Risk Assessment.

AXA PPP

Private-sector joint initiatives include research on the pay and benefits of occupational health and health and safety professionals and pre-employment screening – both of which were sponsored by the healthcare group AXA PPP.

Department for Transport (DfT)

The At Work Partnership is also project managing a series of meetings and report writing on behalf of the DfT to determine the issues surrounding driving safety and conditions such as ischaemic heart disease (report published in 2006) and diabetic retinopathy.

DRC

The At Work Partnership is currently working with the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the consultancy group SQW to develop guidance for disabled people on health and safety risk assessment. The guidance, published jointly by the DRC and the Health and Safety Executive, is available at www.hse.gov.uk/disability/index.htm

Additionally, in 2007, Dr John Ballard gave evidence to the DRC Inquiry on disabled people’s access to the nursing, teaching and social work professions. The full findings of the inquiry can be found at www.maintainingstandards.org

We would be delighted to tender for any research projects that your organisation is undertaking.

For more information contact:
info@atworkpartnership.co.uk