HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

Health Surveillance by the Experts 

Health surveillance is systematically watching out for early signs of work related ill health in employees exposed to certain health risks so that preventative action can be taken.
This is undertaken through the provision of employee health surveillance.

Helping you Maintain the Health of your Employees

Blackwell Associates are still providing health surveillance services in line with HSENI guidance.

 In view of the need to balance the current constraints presented by the COVID-19 outbreak and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers, HSENI have released updated guidance on how health/medical surveillance can continue (https://www.hseni.gov.uk/news/guidance-occupational-health-providers). In short, legislative requirements still apply to employers regarding health surveillance.  Based on the HSENI’s guidance, Blackwell Associates Ltd remain in a position to help identify whether a worker’s health is being adversely effected by their work by helping employers comply with relevant health and safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Health surveillance is systematically watching out for early signs of work related ill health in employees exposed to certain health risks so that preventative action can be taken. This is undertaken through the provision of employee health surveillance.

HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Respiratory assessments

How we can help

The main activities of the nursing advisor can be arranged according to your needs. However, the following can provide some guidance:
  • Respiratory Assessment
  • Vision Screening
  • Audiometric Assessment
  • Pulse and Blood Pressure Test
  • Dermatological Assessment
  • HAVS Questionnaire
  • Musculoskeletal Assessment
  • Height, Weight and BMI Examination
  • Night Worker Assessment
  • Forklift Truck Assessment
Health surveillance

Health Surveillance

Both mandatory and voluntary health surveillance can be carried out by our nursing advisors. We help ensure the employer complies with statutory obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Order (Northern Ireland) 1978 as well as subsidiary legislation. Surveillance normally includes the assessment of past and present medical conditions, any current medication and history of previous employment. Examination by the nursing advisor may include measurement of height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure.  It will also incorporate musculoskeletal assessment or vision screening test dependent on the job specification. Respiratory, skin, hand arm vibration (HAVS), night worker, fork lift truck and audiometric assessment may also be carried out as required.  

A written report is issued and covers:
  • Fitness for the identified role and any necessary and reasonable adjustments
  • Any necessary follow-up procedures
  • Any “duty of care“ issues
Asbestos medicals

Asbestos Medicals 

If your workers are exposed to asbestos, you should arrange asbestos medicals for them. Prolonged exposure to asbestos is linked to an increased risk of: 
  • Mesothelioma
  • Lung cancer
  • Asbestosis, a non-malignant scarring of the lung tissue
  • Non-malignant pleural disease affecting the outer lining of the lungs
We also specialise in COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous for Health). 
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