SME Manufacturing Health Surveillance

Everwell Occupational Health has over 100 SME clients involved with manufacturing in some aspect of their operations that give rise to some type of health surveillance requirements. Each and every one of those clients has slightly different environments, exposures, processes, etc.... However the main risks that require health screening are often very similar and Everwell is very experienced in offering tailored health surveillance / screening services that are 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.

Health Screening for SME Manufacturers

When you are considering what Health Surveillance & Medicals are required for manufacturing industries in general, the following represent common elements you need to consider providing:

1. Audiometric / 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 / adhesives 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
7. Night-worker Assessments - for those employees working at night

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, asbestos, other biological agents, cold/hot environments, isocyanates, etc...). We are happy to discuss any of the less common exposures & health hazards, so please just contact us to explore any areas of concern.

To cover all the health surveillance elements (1-7 above) you would require approximately 1 hour per person. Clearly if you only require one or two elements from the list above the time required will be proportionately shorter.

SME Health Surveillance Programme

Everwell's SME Health Surveillance service is designed to be convenient to engage, comprehensive in cover and to cause minimal disruption to production.

Also as part of our SME Occupational Health service we offer pre-employment / commencement health screening, ad hoc sickness absence referrals, general health advice and other services all on a pay-as-you-use basis, with no annual retainers.

Call us today to discuss setting up a SME Occupational Health Service.