Responding to change: the view of a company doctor.
Those practising occupational medicine have responded slowly to the changing hazards of the work environment. As physical and chemical hazards are brought under control, new technology and streamlining of organisations are increasing psychological problems. At the same time there are radical changes in the working day, the working week, the working life. People are unprepared for these changes. If occupational physicians do not address the mental health aspects of work, they will reduce their positive impact on the health of the work-force.
D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008605:Mental Health Services; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom