At Pathways Occupational Health, we provide fully compliant, HSE-approved asbestos medicals for shipbuilders across the UK.
With a long history of asbestos use in shipbuilding, from insulation to fireproofing materials, workers in this industry face a significantly elevated risk of asbestos exposure.
Our role is to ensure your workforce is protected, monitored, and compliant with all legal health and safety obligations.
Why Shipbuilders Need Asbestos Medicals
Shipbuilding and ship repair have historically involved extensive use of asbestos-containing materials. Today, while new builds use safer alternatives, demolition, retrofitting, and repair of older vessels still expose workers to harmful fibres.
As a result, asbestos medicals are a legal requirement for shipbuilders carrying out licensed or non-licensed asbestos work, under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
What is an Asbestos Medical?
An asbestos medical is a specialist health assessment designed to:
- Identify early signs of asbestos-related disease (like asbestosis or mesothelioma)
- Monitor respiratory health over time
- Determine worker fitness for tasks involving asbestos exposure
- Educate workers on combined risks (e.g. smoking + asbestos = higher cancer risk)
All assessments are carried out by HSE-appointed doctors, ensuring your compliance and your workers’ well-being.
Frequency of asbestos medicals:
- Licensed work: Every 2 years
- Non-licensed work: Every 3 years
- Initial medical: Must be done within 2 years of first exposure
Expert Occupational Health Support for Shipyards
We understand the specific needs of shipbuilders, from tight project timelines to evolving regulations on health and safety. Our asbestos medicals for shipbuilders are:
- Delivered by experienced occupational health professionals
- Aligned with the latest HSE requirements
- Fast, flexible, and efficient, including on-site options
- Fully documented for audit and compliance purposes
Whether you’re working on naval vessels, cargo ships, tankers, or historic vessels, we provide asbestos medicals that suit your schedule and workforce size.
Areas We Cover
We provide HSE-compliant asbestos medicals for shipbuilders across Yorkshire, Humberside, Lincolnshire, the Midlands, and the North East of England.
For larger contracts or group bookings, our services are available nationwide. To make things even easier, we also offer mobile medical units for convenient on-site assessments at docks, shipyards, and marine engineering facilities.
Why Choose Pathways Occupational Health?
Since 2011, we’ve supported employers in high-risk industries with expert-led occupational health services. Our team includes:
- HSE-approved physicians and OH specialists
- Decades of experience in industrial and maritime settings
- Rapid, no-fuss appointment booking and reporting
- A proactive, compliance-driven approach to employee health
We’re committed to helping your organisation protect its most valuable asset, your people.
Book Your Shipbuilding Asbestos Medical Today
Don’t leave your workforce at risk or your company open to legal exposure. Ensure your shipbuilders receive timely, compliant asbestos medicals, with a provider who understands the maritime sector.
Contact us today to schedule asbestos medicals for your shipbuilding team.