What is Health Surveillance?

These services help employers identify early signs of work-related illnesses, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and maintain a safe working environment. Health surveillance should only be undertaken following a suitable risk assessment by the employer, which will need to be shared with Expedite Health’s clinicians when the programme is agreed.

  1. Risk Assessment Support

    • Identifying workplace hazards that require health surveillance
    • Advising on appropriate health surveillance and frequency

  2. Baseline Health Screening

    • Initial health checks before or at the start of exposure to hazardous conditions
    • Establishes employee’s health status for future comparison

  3. Periodic Health Surveillance

    • Regular ongoing assessments tailored to specific risks (e.g. annually)
    • Detects early signs of occupational disease or health deterioration

  4. Specialised Testing and Monitoring

    • Audiometry (hearing tests) for noise exposure
    • Spirometry for respiratory hazards
    • Skin assessments for exposure to irritants or allergens
    • Blood tests (e.g., lead levels) for chemical exposure
    • Clinical assessments for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

  5. Confidential Medical Reporting

    • Clear, concise reports to employers highlighting fitness for work and recommended adjustments
    • Maintaining employee confidentiality and data protection

  6. Advice on Control Measures and Adjustments

    • Recommendations for workplace changes to reduce health risks
    • Guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) use and effectiveness

  7. Training and Education

    • Informing employees and managers about risks and symptom
    • Promoting awareness of occupational health best practices

  8. Record Keeping and Compliance

    • Maintaining health surveillance records in line with legislation
    • Ensuring employer compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., COSHH, Regulations for noise, lead, HAVS)

Benefits of Using Occupational Health Surveillance Services

  • Early detection of work-related health problems

  • Improved employee wellbeing and morale

  • Compliance with health and safety laws and regulations

  • Evidence-based decision-making for workplace safety improvements

  • Protection against legal liability and compensation claims