Health Surveillance
Health surveillance is generally required in industries and workplaces where employees may face health risks due to specific hazards or working conditions. This includes sectors such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, energy production, as well as laboratories and certain healthcare environments.
The health surveillance medical is designed to ensure that an employee’s health is adequate for their role. The first health surveillance assessment establishes a baseline for all examinations performed. Subsequent health surveillance ensures that there is no significant deterioration. If any changes are identified, we can direct employees to the appropriate support. Our expert team ensures compliance with industry standards, delivering exceptional occupational health services tailored to your business needs.
Further Information
Pathways Occupational Health ensures that health surveillance, a series of regular health checks, benefits both employees and employers in several ways.
Employees:
- Health surveillance can help employees identify health issues early and raise concerns about how their work affects their health.
Employers:
- Health surveillance can help employers:
- Evaluate health risks.
- Identify lapses in workplace controls.
- Provide opportunities to reinforce training and education.
- Implement control measures to mitigate risks.
Pathways Occupational Health ensures that a health surveillance medical typically involves a series of tests and questionnaires to assess an employee’s health and identify potential workplace risks.
An initial questionnaire is used to gather general health information and identify any specific health risks. Depending on the risks involved, tests may include:
- Hearing test (audiometry)
- Lung function test (spirometry)
- Skin inspection
- Blood pressure check
- Urinalysis
- Blood test (if exposed to certain substances)
- Vision assessment & Keystone vision screener assessment (if required)
- Musculoskeletal assessment
At Pathways Occupational Health, we prioritise accuracy and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for all employees.
Pathways Occupational Health ensures that the health surveillance medical typically takes approximately 45 minutes.
A qualified occupational health technician or a registered occupational health nurse will perform the medical. A qualified occupational health professional, such as a nurse or doctor, will interpret the results.
Pathways Occupational Health ensures that the certificate is valid for one year.
You will need to bring the following:
- A list of medications you are currently taking.
- Eyewear, contact lens solution.
- Hearing aids.
- Photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.
No specific clothing or footwear is required. However, ensure that contact lenses can be removed if necessary.
Pathways Occupational Health ensures that health surveillance is required by law when employees are exposed to health risks, even after controls have been put in place. These risks include exposure to noise, vibration, hazardous substances, asbestos, lead, and ionising radiation.
Depending on the employer’s medical testing criteria, the health surveillance medical service will be tailored to suit the specific needs of the customer.
Research has shown that proactive health surveillance offers numerous benefits, including boosting productivity, tackling absenteeism and associated costs, managing anxiety and stress at work, improving health and fitness, motivating and engaging employees, and fulfilling an employer’s duty of care. Partnering with an occupational health provider allows your company to meet its responsibilities while strategically addressing employee health needs.
Pathways Occupational Health provide a Health Surveillance Programme for several of my clients within the Manufacturing and Joinery Sectors.
They deliver comprehensive health checks including spirometry, audiometry, hand arm vibration, vision assessments and general health . The programme also includes any follow up appointments and referrals.
I have always found them extremely helpful, professional and efficient. A great occupational health provider to work with.
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Pathways Occupational Health ensures that certificate validation is subject to multiple factors, including the findings of the medical report and the specific criteria set by your employer. The validation periods provided on our website represent typical outcomes and are intended as general guidelines. Actual validation times may vary based on individual circumstances and company requirements.