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Frequently asked questions regarding occupational health include topics such as workplace safety, ergonomics, stress management, and work-related illnesses. Other common questions may relate to occupational health laws and regulations, employee rights and responsibilities, and workplace policies and procedures. Employers and employees alike can benefit from understanding the importance of occupational health and seeking information and resources to promote a healthy and safe workplace environment.
The health surveillance medical can include some or all of the following tests: Audiometry, HAVS, Skin Assessment, Spirometry, Urine and Blood Samples. Part of the assessment is based on confidential health questionnaires which will be completed with the Clarity Occupational Health Technician during the appointment.
The Occupational Health team will assess the condition, and advise if further investigation or treatment is required. If so, you may be asked to arrange a review with your GP.
In some cases, you may be referred for review with an OHA or OHP. (see Management Referral FAQ).
All medical records will be retained by Clarity Occupational Health. Confidentiality will be maintained at all stages of the Occupational Health Process. Managers will not be given access to medical records but will be given an outcome summary. Under the General Data Protection Act (GDPR 2018) and Access to Medical Records Act (1988), you have the right to see your medical records upon submission of a written request. Clarity Occupational Health is accredited by SEQOHS and maintains its records with the strictest protocols in line with this accreditation.
Occupational Health is concerned with the effects of health on work and work on health, considering an individual’s health, and fitness to perform certain jobs/workplace tasks.Your employer is committed to looking after your health and wellbeing and developing a healthy working environment, keeping you safe.
There are several reasons why you could have been referred. The most common are:
A referral into OH also gives you the opportunity to talk over, in confidence, any concerns you might have about your health, in relation to your work, with an experienced OH professional.
Occupational Health will liaise with your employer and arrange a date and time for the consultation with an Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) or an Occupational Health Physician (OHP).
The consultation may be conducted over the telephone, face to face or via video conferencing.
The OHA/ OHP will verbally re-confirm your consent at the time of consultation. The management report will be based on the information you provide at the time of consultation, including any support information such as Consultant reports, and the questions on the referral form asked by your employer. The report may include the following information:
Further reviews may be required to most effectively assist with recovery and/or return to work.
In order to conduct the consultation and issue a report to your employer we will require your consent in writing. You have the option to view the proposed report before it is released to your employer. If, however, you do not consent to the consultation, and/or the release of the management report, your employer will use other information available to them when making business decisions. This may mean that they do not have the best available information to make decisions that may affect you and your health at work. Please note that you can withdraw your consent at any point in the process.
Any clinical information taken during the consultation will be stored securely and confidentially by Occupational Health. Your employer does not access to this information.
The only medical information contained within the report is directly related to your fitness for work and the reported medical condition, injury or illness. This will generally include such information as the nature of the condition and its impact on your functional work capability.
All medical information will remain confidential. The only exception to this rule will be if the OH professional believes that failure to do so may exposure the individual or others, to risk of death or serious harm. In this circumstance, Clarity will act within the guidance of the General Medical Council.
The next stage of the process will depend upon your employer, however, often a Manager/HR will arrange to meet with you to discuss the OH report and any recommendations that have been made within it. Recommendations given to your Manager/HR by the OH on adjustments, phased return to work programs, duties and hours are advisory only. These will be discussed with you by your employer.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to complete a post offer questionnaire. The purpose of a post offer questionnaire is to ensure that the individual has no pre-existing ill health or disability that may make the performance of the proposed job difficult or unsafe for the individual, other workers or third parties. The assessment is also used to identify whether the workplace needs adapting to accommodate the needs of the disabled individual.
