Dr Karen Michell
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Research Programme Lead (Occupational Health)
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IOSH
Articles by Dr Karen Michell
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Under the radar: health hazards at work
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08 May 2026
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
A UK university fine exposes why long-term health risks at work are routinely missed until it’s too late.
Under the radar: health hazards at work
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Staying healthy at height
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23 Oct 2025
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
IOSH’s Dr Karen Michell explores the health issues that can be faced when people work at height and how these can be managed.
Staying healthy at height
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Health vs wellbeing: words matter
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19 Sept 2025
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
Dr Karen Michell explores the difference between occupational health and workplace wellbeing and why the distinctions matter.
Health vs wellbeing: words matter
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Prevention is key to safety for health workers
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18 Aug 2025
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
IOSH's Dr Karen Michell urges stronger support and safety measures for frontline health workers who face rising threats.
Prevention is key to safety for health workers
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Bosses should support long Covid workers
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08 Nov 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
IOSH’s Dr Karen Michell suggests how employers and colleagues can support workers suffering from long Covid.
Bosses should support long Covid workers
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Making it count
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17 May 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
Dr Karen Michell picks out the best approaches for smaller companies to make a difference to their workers’ mental health.
Making it count
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Helping workers engage
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16 May 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
Dr Karen Michell looks at what works best for supporting workers' mental health in small and medium sized enterprises.
Helping workers engage
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Understanding the barriers
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15 May 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
Dr Karen Michell's latest blog looks at factors stopping smaller organisations from supporting their workers' mental health.
Understanding the barriers
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'No mind left behind'
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14 May 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
Dr Karen Michell highlights the challenge facing small and medium sized enterprises in supporting workers' mental health.
'No mind left behind'
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Fit to work with limitations
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29 Apr 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
IOSH's Dr Karen Michell gives her view on plans to reform the welfare system after the Prime Minister's announcement.
Fit to work with limitations
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Caring for the carers
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18 Mar 2024
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Dr Karen Michell
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Opinion
OSH professionals have a responsibility to support frontline workers. Find out ways we can be there for them.
Caring for the carers
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