Safety Critical Medicals
£100
Safety Critical Medical Certificates give you and your clients peace of mind that workers are fit for the task being carried out.
The term ‘safety critical work’ is defined as:
“Where the ill health of an individual may compromise their ability to undertake a task defined as safety critical, thereby posing a significant risk to the health and safety of others.” (CBH, 2015).
A medical, such as a fitness-for-task health check, as identified in the National Industry Standards for Occupational Health and Constructing Better Health, will go a long way towards ensuring these legal requirements are met.
Compass Medical strictly adhere to the HSE, Highways England and CBH industry/medical standards when conducting Fit-for-task-safety critical worker medicals.
The safety critical medical assessment could include:
- Face to face consultation with occupational health nurse or technician
- Baseline health check – weight, height, BMI, blood pressure, pulse
- Audiometry (hearing test)
- Spirometry (lung function test)
- Skin check
- Vision assessment
- Mental health assessment
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- HAVS Tier 2 assessment (if the job includes vibrating tools)
Under current Health and Safety legislation, employers have a duty of care to safeguard the health and safety of their employees. This is particularly relevant to those carrying out safety-critical tasks. It is important that safety-critical workers are not suffering from medical conditions or undergoing any medical treatment which is likely to cause sudden loss of consciousness or incapacity, impairment of awareness, concentration, balance or coordination or significant limitation of mobility.
Safety Critical Medicals can be held at our Chorley clinic, at your premises or on site. Call us on 0333 358 0340 to book an appointment or choose your time and book online at our Chorley clinic. Safety critical medical certificates available same day on request.
Address for Chorley clinic: Compass House, Cowling Business Park, Canalside, Chorley, PR6 0QL
FAQS
How long will the medical take?
It will take approximately 45 minutes for the medical.
What is a safety critical worker?
The term “safety critical worker” is defined as: Where the ill health of an individual may compromise their ability to undertake a task defined as safety critical, thereby posing a significant risk to the health and safety of others.” (CBH, 2015). This includes plant operators; scaffolder/rigger; slinger/signaller/banksman/traffic marshal; steel erector structural/fabricator; specialist access workers; steeplejack; tunnel boring gangs; roadside (high speed); tunnelling, confined space workers.
What do I need to bring with me?
You will to bring photographic identification (i.e. driving licence photocard or passport), a list of current medication and the name and contact details of your GP.
What will the medical consist of?
The medical will include a face-to-face consultation with an occupational health nurse or technician, where you will be asked questions about your health, lifestyle and job. Some basic observations will be taken, such as height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, vision check, mental health assessment and musculoskeletal assessment. Depending on the job you do additional test such as spirometry (lung function test) and audiometry (hearing test) may also be performed. A Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessment may also be carried out.
Will it include a drugs test?
A safety critical medical does not necessarily include a drugs screen, but it may be requested by the client as part of the medical.
When will I need to redo the safety critical medical?
This depends on the results of the medical. If your pass the medical then under the current CBH guidance you will need another safety critical medical in 3 years. Although many clients require this to be done annually.
What if I am taking prescribed medication?
Bring a list of the medication with you to the appointment and show to the occupational health nurse or technician.
What if I do not pass the medical?
You will be informed that you have not met the standards for a safety critical worker and the reason why. You may be offered advice on what you can do and will be referred to either your GP or an Occupational Health Physician. Once you have received treatment for the reason you did not pass, your may be able to receive another safety critical medical.
Will you share my medical information with anyone else?
You will be asked to complete and sign a consent form prior to the medical this will include your permission to share any relevant information with other health professionals and your employer.