What is Health Surveillance?
Health surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks aimed at identifying potential work-related ill-health at an early stage. It is particularly important for employees exposed to specific hazards, such as chemicals, noise, vibration, or airborne pollutants.
The goal is to safeguard employees’ health. But health surveillance is also important in ensuring organisations comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
Health surveillance involves periodic assessments, which can include medical examinations, biological monitoring, or questionnaires, depending on the type of hazard the employees are exposed to. Health surveillance will look slightly different in different organisations.
The timeline on frequency of assessments and the occupational health personnel carrying out the checks depends on the type of hazard, level of risk and regulatory framework.
Why are Health Surveillance Programmes important?
Health surveillance programmes are important because they help detect early signs of work-related illnesses, ensuring that risks to employee health are identified and managed promptly.
By monitoring health over time, these services protect workers, reduce absenteeism, and improve productivity. They also help businesses comply with legal requirements, preventing costly penalties and promoting a safer, healthier workplace.
Mobile Health Surveillance
We have a fleet of vehicles and experienced staff ready to undertake jobs of any size. We undertake thousands of safety critical medicals and health surveillance appointments every year, for a broad range of companies and organisations. We are also able to undertake more specialist medicals where required.
Our screening vans contain everything that we need to conduct mobile health surveillance. Essentially a mobile clinic, they house an audiometry booth to ensure that testing is done in the most legally defensible way possible.
Our team of occupational health nurses will interpret the individual results which will help you to adjust your control measures if necessary.
Benefits of Health Surveillance Services
Detects possible signs of work related ill-health
Provides employees with valuable insights into their health
Enables you to make changes to pre-empt any problems
Ensures employees are fit to do the job
Demonstrates care for your employees
Enables you to fulfil legal requirements
FAQs
What is meant by health surveillance?
Health surveillance is the regular monitoring of individuals' health to detect early signs of work-related illnesses or conditions. It helps identify risks, prevent harm, and ensure workplace safety.
Is health surveillance a legal requirement in the UK?
Yes, health surveillance is a legal requirement in the UK when employees are exposed to certain health risks at work, such as noise, vibration, or hazardous substances. It ensures compliance with health and safety laws.
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Client Testimonials
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