Free Webinar | What Is Occupational Health and Why Does It Matter?
Thu 24 Sept
|Webinar
Discover what occupational health involves and how it keeps employees safe, well and supported. Led by Diane Whitefoot, this accessible session explains its core services and how it differs from HR and health and safety.


Time & Location
24 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:00
Webinar
About the event
Occupational health is often misunderstood, yet it plays a vital role in keeping people safe, well, and productive at work. Held as part of Occupational Health Awareness Week and led by Diane Whitefoot, our Occupational Health Nurse Senior Advisor, this session offers a clear and accessible introduction to what occupational health is, what it involves, and the difference it makes for both employers and employees.
Cutting through the jargon, Diane will explain how occupational health supports people throughout their working lives; from preventing work-related ill health and carrying out health surveillance, to supporting those managing health conditions and helping people return to work safely after illness or injury. Whether you're an employer, manager, or employee, you'll come away with a practical understanding of how occupational health works and why it matters, reflecting the spirit of the week in raising the profile of a service that quietly protects the workforce every…
