Workers Health

Health guidance for factory workers, food processors, and manual labourers

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Can my employer cut my hours to zero because I complained about safety?

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 20 Jul 2026
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576

My employer locks the water fountain during shifts to prevent people wasting time.

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 18 Jul 2026
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512

There is no first aider on our shift. Is this legal?

by Ahmed Malik • 16 Jul 2026
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336

My line manager bullies me constantly. I feel sick every morning before work.

by Ahmed Malik • 14 Jul 2026
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228

What should I eat on night shifts to stay healthy?

by Ahmed Malik • 12 Jul 2026
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339

I am pregnant and work in a factory. What are my rights?

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 10 Jul 2026
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574

I got metal fragments in my eye at work. My employer did not provide safety glasses.

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 08 Jul 2026
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434

I am an agency worker and feel like I have no rights. Can I refuse unsafe work?

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 06 Jul 2026
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649

My shoulder is agony from reaching above my head on the production line all day.

by Ahmed Malik • 04 Jul 2026
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524

The floors in our factory are always wet and slippery. Three people have fallen this month.

by Ahmed Malik • 02 Jul 2026
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751

I drive a forklift 8 hours a day and my whole body vibrates. What health risks does this cause?

by Ahmed Malik • 29 Jun 2026
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470

I cough up dust after every shift in the woodworking factory. Can this cause long-term damage?

by Ahmed Malik • 27 Jun 2026
3
587

My hands tingle and go numb after using power tools all day. Is this serious?

by Ahmed Malik • 26 Jun 2026
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692

How do I deal with extreme heat in a factory with no air conditioning?

by Ahmed Malik • 23 Jun 2026
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503

What should I do if I have a workplace accident but my employer says not to report it?

by Emily Chen • 22 Jun 2026
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218

Can I access the NHS if I am on a work visa in the UK?

by Emily Chen • 20 Jun 2026
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775

Is it legal to work 12-hour shifts 6 days a week?

by Dr Sarah Mitchell • 17 Jun 2026
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217

The factory is very loud. At what point does noise damage my hearing?

by Emily Chen • 16 Jun 2026
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776

I keep getting stomach bugs. Could it be from working with raw food?

by Emily Chen • 14 Jun 2026
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772

Can working in cold rooms cause breathing problems?

by Ahmed Malik • 11 Jun 2026