Occupational Health in Construction

Everwell has a number of Construction company clients throughout the UK and we have a lot of experience in delivering health surveillance & medical screening that is both flexible and convenient. Naturally all the elements of the health screening are designed to be compliant with HSE guidelines and the statutory requirements for health surveillance.

For most construction companies, their health surveillance requirements are very similar and we understand what is required.   We have a standard Construction Health Surveillance medical which we can easily adapt to fit any particular variations and would be happy to discusss how we can match your exact requirements.

 
Everwell's typical Construction Health Surveillance & Medicals include a combination of:

1. Hearing tests – for those exposed to noise.

2. Spirometry / Lung-function – for those exposed to dust/fumes/vapours - i.e. respiratory sensitisers

3. Skin checks – for those exposed to chemicals / glues / (wet) cement - i.e. skin sensitisers

4. HAVS – Hand Arm Vibration – for those working with vibrating power tools

5. Plant Operator or Driver medicals – for those employees operating forklifts, cranes, dumpers, etc...

6. General Medicals - possibly for those working at heights or working in confined spaces

There are also other less common health surveillance requirements which are linked to specific exposures to certain health risks (i.e. those exposed to lead or asbestos ...). Simply let us know of any non-standard exposures and we can advise appropriately.

To cover all the health surveillance elements (1-6 above) you would require approximately 1 hour per person. You clearly require less time for each element not completed.

The combination of health screening / medicals will be depend upon the exact exposures for each employee and to what you wish to offer your employees over and above the minimum statutory health surveillance requirements.