Hazard identification and exposure assessment
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Health & Wellness
Protect health by controlling work-related risks and designing conditions in which people can thrive.
Objective
What this area means for safer, healthier and more responsible operations.
An effective programme addresses physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards alongside opportunities to promote health. COHSEW combines workplace assessment, exposure insight, participation and programme evaluation without confusing wellness activities with the employer’s duty to control risk.
COHSEW principleUse competent, risk-based assurance to prevent harm, verify control and support continual improvement.
Priority controls
Where organisations should focus.
Priorities must be adapted to the organisation, activity, location, affected people and applicable legal requirements.
Occupational health surveillance and referral pathways
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Ergonomics, fatigue and psychosocial risk
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Wellbeing strategy and outcome measurement
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How COHSEW supports you
From risk question to measurable assurance.
Our specialists help organisations select proportionate methods, preserve independence and turn technical evidence into action.
- 01Establish a confidential health-risk profile
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 02Apply the hierarchy of controls before relying on behaviour
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 03Measure participation, equity and health outcomes
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
Authoritative guidance
Continue with the primary sources.
These external resources informed this page. Always confirm current national law, regulator guidance and contractual requirements for your location.
01World Health Organization
Occupational health
Open official source ↗02World Health OrganizationMental health at work
Open official source ↗03World Health OrganizationHealthy Workplace Framework and Model
Open official source ↗04International Organization for StandardizationISO 45001 occupational health and safety
Open official source ↗Information on this page supports awareness and programme design. It is not legal, medical or regulatory advice, does not reproduce the full text of any standard and does not replace competent assessment of your specific circumstances.
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