ABSTRACT
With government policy acknowledging the importance of the public health contribution of all nurses, midwives and health visitors, this chapter highlights the importance of OH nurses focusing on and adapting their working patterns to encompass the public health agenda. OH nurses are in the front line in helping to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of the working population. This chapter will explore the key role that OH nurses play in the public health agenda. It will also cover the most recent Department of Health advice and demonstrate how OH nurses have always been leading the way by partnership working, engagement and encouraging people to participate in decisions about their health which ultimately will have a positive effect on the business.
