Occupational health is about how work affects a person’s health and how someone’s health affects their work. 

Occupational health supports the health and wellbeing of employees. This factsheet outlines the role of occupational health services and the professional groups providing specialist services. 

It covers what types of services can be offered, the role of confidentiality and consent, and recommends other resources to support practitioners.

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