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: -
  • Assess the employees' fitness for work,
  • Monitor their health at work,
  • Assist with identification of potential health problems before they become chronic,
  • Check the effectiveness of current control measures,
  • Provide feedback to the organisation and
  • Identify and protect the health of individuals at increased risk.

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?
  • Compliance with health surveillance requirements within Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Enhanced health and well being of the workforce leading to increased productivity.
  • Potential reduction on insurance premiums.
  • Reduction in sickness absence.

Healthy businesses are attractive to employees and customers.

Please call Cheviot Artus on 0870 379 5555 for further information, or assistance with any queries.

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