Why
do companies need to provide health surveillance?
Companies need to provide health surveillance services to demonstrate
they are meeting the duty of care towards their employees.
Who
will require health surveillance?
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
1999, and other specific regulations such as the COSHH 2002 and
the Working Time Regulations 1998 etc, employers must ensure that
their employees are provided with appropriate health surveillance
in relation to significant retained risks identified from risk
assessments.
Occupational
Health Surveillance enables us to: -
What
tests or examinations should be completed?
The tests or examinations required for Health Surveillance, will
be dependent on the health risks identified within the particular
occupation, and will be completed by fully qualified and experienced
Occupational Health professionals.
What
happens if a problem is identified?
If problems are identified, referral for further assessment will
be made, as appropriate, to our Medical Advisors or to the individual's
General Practitioner.
Clear
recommendations will be provided which may entail workplace assessments,
environmental monitoring, risk reduction strategies, control measures
and or working practices or provision of protective equipment
etc.
How
often will we need to conduct health surveillance?
This is dependent on the health risks involved and will be based
upon legislative requirements and professional guidance or client
policies.
What
are the benefits to my organisation?
Healthy
businesses are attractive to employees and customers.
Please
call Cheviot Artus on 0870 379 5555 for further
information, or assistance with any queries.