Health and safety legislation in the UK places a statutory duty on employers [1] to keep their employees healthy and safe whilst in work, and in particular to manage risks in the workplace likely to give rise to work-related ill health.
So it is in the interests of both employees and employers to ensure that workplaces are safe and healthy and that there are mechanisms to minimise sickness and absence from work.
This section of the website resources for employers looking to commission occupational health services for their organisation.