Health surveillance is usually required through risk assessment and legislation.  It is a systematic process to detect early signs of work related ill health in employees exposed to certain health hazards.

What health surveillance is most commonly required?

WorkFit will advise you on what health surveillance programmes are relevant to your company and support you on policy development/review.  All health surveillance programmes can be undertaken either on or off site to suit your individual business needs.

Spirometry Test (Lung Function):
Respiratory health surveillance is required under The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) for employees who are exposed to substances known to be hazardous to the lungs and breathing.

Audiometry:
Screening for hearing loss is required under The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.  Health surveillance is required for all employees exposed at the upper action value and those workers at increased risk between the lower and upper action value.

Skin Surveillance:
Skin surveillance is appropriate where there is a recognised risk of occupational skin disease as defined in COSHH 2002.

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Assessment:
Health surveillance should be provided for vibration exposed employees who are regularly exposed above the exposure action value as defined in the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

• All WorkFit occupational health professionals are appropriately trained and competent in health surveillance
• Health surveillance programmes are tailored to your specific business needs, eg ensuring access to employees working permanent night shift
• Quality assurance is guaranteed as all equipment is well maintained, regularly serviced and fit for purpose
• Results of fitness status will be fed back to both employer and employee. All confidential medical information will be stored securely by WorkFit staff.