Health Surveillance

Apex Occupational Health will advise employers on there duties under current legislation this includes:-

• New Noise at Work regulation 2006. This includes the baseline at the start of employment with subsequent regular hearing tests.
• Manual Handling regulations 1992 - These Regulations require that an employee is physically suitable to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Control of Vibration at Work regulations 2005. Health surveillance should be offered to employees who are regularly exposed to hand arm vibration.
• The Work at Height regulations 2005. Workers who work at heights will require an assessment of their neurological and musculoskeletal systems.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002. Employers are required to undertake a suitable and sufficient risk assessment on all hazardous materials for example chemicals, dusts, gases, this will identify the need for lung function testing, and or skin surveillance.
• Food Handlers Health assessment - employees working with food, whether it be on a factory production line or serving food in a small business to ensure compliance with the food Safety Regulations ( General Food Hygiene).

Onsite visits can be arranged to suit your business requirement.

Please contact Apex Occupational Health for further details.