Wustemann, Louis | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine
Published: 01.10.2006
Earlier this year, Lancashire Constabulary won the Improving Working Lives award, for an overhaul of its approach to health, safety and attendance that cut sickness absence rates by 17% in a single year. It did so under the guidance of Ashley Judd, its occupational health, safety and welfare (OHSW) manager. Louis Wustemann found out how.
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