Screening
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The purpose of this service is to ensure all new start employees are able to perform their assigned duties. The Occupational Health Service will make a full assessment and forward any recommendations onto Line Management in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Interviewees are required to complete Health Declaration Questionnaire OH/HQ/04 which is sent to the Occupational Health Service in an envelope marked STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. Following paper screening of the successful candidate occupational health may require to make arrangements for an appointment to conduct a Pre-Employment Screening. The Occupational Health Service will report to Client's authorised representative(s), in writing, the results of the medical examination within days or, if requested, provide a verbal report on the day of the paper/pre-employment screening.
Wellperson Screening/Voluntary Health Screening A Wellperson screening is a confidential voluntary health screen conducted by a Nursing Adviser. These can be carried out on-site or at remote sites using the Screening Van. A Wellperson Screening is a comprehensive medical assessment offering advice on lifestyle, diet and fitness. Each appointment lasts approximately ¾ hour. Wellperson screening can be offered to employees on the following age-related basis other than in exceptional circumstances. i.e. employees with special needs will be offered an appointment annually:
Information booklets can be produced by the Occupational Health Department to promote the service.
Drug and Alcohol Screening This service may be provided if requested for employees who are performing potentially dangerous job functions or as specified by management. Occupational Health can offer a service where we can introduce a programme of random testing on individuals or groups. Any such service could only be made available where management has liaised with union reps etc. in accordance with company policy. |
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Pre-employment Screening
