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Health surveillance for your workforce
Practical health surveillance programmes for UK employers, shaped around workplace risks and delivered in a way that works for your sites and teams.
Health surveillance tailored to your workplace risks
Health surveillance helps identify early signs of work-related ill health in employees exposed to certain workplace hazards. It forms part of an ongoing approach to managing risk; it does not replace risk assessments or measures to control exposure.
We’ll help you understand which checks may be appropriate, arrange delivery and provide clear outcomes to support your next steps
Not sure what your workplace needs?
Health surveillance may be appropriate when a risk assessment identifies exposure to a hazard linked to a known health effect, there is a reasonable likelihood of harm, and a suitable way to detect early signs of ill health.
You might be setting up a programme for the first time, reviewing existing arrangements or trying to coordinate checks across several sites. You don’t need to have every detail worked out before speaking to us.
Tell us about your risk assessments, exposed roles, sites, shift patterns and current arrangements. You do not need to have every requirement finalised before speaking to us.
We help you identify the surveillance that may be appropriate and recommend a delivery model that fits your workforce, locations and operational requirements.
We arrange delivery, provide appropriate employee outcomes and management reporting, and support ongoing review as your risks or workforce needs change.
Health surveillance Built around your operations
We can arrange health surveillance at your workplace, through mobile medical units or at local clinics. Together, we’ll choose an approach that suits your locations, shift patterns and workforce availability.
Choose the delivery model that works best for your organisation:
On-site clinics
Planned health-surveillance sessions at your workplace
Mobile medical units
Practical delivery for busy, remote or multi-site workforces
Clinic-network appointments
Accessible local appointments for employees across the UK
Planning and support
Clear scheduling, coordination and communication for employers
When is health surveillance needed?
Health surveillance may be appropriate where a risk assessment identifies exposure to a workplace hazard linked to a known health effect, there is a reasonable likelihood of harm in the conditions of work, and suitable methods are available to identify early signs of ill health.
This may include exposure to noise, vibration, respiratory sensitisers, dusts, fumes, skin irritants, wet work, certain chemicals, metals, solvents and other hazardous substances.
You may need support if you are:
Introducing health surveillance for the first time
Reviewing an existing programme
Responding to a new or revised risk assessment
Managing multiple sites, shifts or mobile teams
Looking for a more practical delivery model
Reviewing trends, outcomes or control measures
Quality you can rely on
Clarity is SEQOHS accredited and certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001. These independently assessed standards give employers confidence in the quality, safety and governance behind our services.
Together, these independently assessed standards demonstrate that we operate through robust clinical, quality-management and health-and-safety processes. They support consistent service delivery, clear accountability and a commitment to continual improvement across every aspect of our work.
For your organisation, this means practical occupational health support delivered by a provider focused on safe, effective and well-governed outcomes.
Let’s talk through what you need
Tell us about your workplace risks, workforce and locations. We’ll help you work out a practical next step, whether you’re starting a new programme or reviewing an existing one.
Request a tailored health surveillance quote
Health Surveillance FAQs
What is health surveillance?
Health surveillance is a planned programme of repeated health checks and questionnaires for employees exposed to workplace health risks. It is designed to identify early signs of work-related ill health, helping employers protect their people and meet relevant responsibilities.
Who needs health surveillance?
Health surveillance may be needed where risk assessments identify ongoing exposure to hazards such as noise, vibration, respiratory sensitisers, skin irritants or certain chemicals, and where that exposure could potentially cause ill health even when controls are in place.
If you are not sure whether it applies to your workforce, we can help you review the information and understand the appropriate next steps.
What tests are included in a health surveillance medical?
This depends on the risks present in your workplace. A programme may include audiometry for hearing, spirometry for lung function, HAVS assessments, skin checks, vision screening, urine or blood tests, and questionnaires relating to symptoms and exposure.
We will recommend the elements that are relevant to your risk assessment and workforce roles.
How often is health surveillance required?
The appropriate frequency depends on the type and level of risk, the employees involved and any clinical findings. Many programmes are delivered annually, although different intervals may be appropriate in some circumstances.
We can advise on a suitable schedule based on your risk assessment and operational requirements.
Is health surveillance the same as general health screening or health promotion?
No. Health surveillance focuses on identifying work-related ill health linked to specific workplace exposures. General health screening and health-promotion programmes cover broader health topics that may not be caused by work.
Can health surveillance be delivered on our site?
Yes. We can provide health surveillance through on-site clinics, mobile medical units and local clinic appointments. We will work with you to choose an approach that suits your sites, shift patterns and workforce availability.
What do employers receive after health surveillance assessments?
Employers receive appropriate outcome summaries and recommendations, along with management reporting and trend information where relevant. This helps you plan follow-up action, review controls and maintain a clear record of your programme.
Employees’ medical information remains confidential; managers receive only the information needed to manage workplace action appropriately.
Is employee data handled securely during health surveillance?
Yes. Health surveillance data is handled under clinical governance and data-protection standards. Medical information is kept confidential and securely stored, while employers receive appropriate outcome summaries and recommendations rather than full clinical records.
Contact us
Tell us about your workforce, workplace risks, locations and preferred delivery method. We will help you identify the right health surveillance programme and provide a practical route to implementation.
Telephone: 0161 443 0060
Email: enq@clarityoh.co.uk