According to a colleague, the requirement for health surveillance is listed in a number of pieces of health and safety legislation. So when must it be completed and what should it involve?
Published 08.07.2009
HSE research shows that many businesses are unclear of their health surveillance responsibilities. What are they and might they apply to you?
Published 16.04.2013
The Construction Industry Advisory Committee has issued new guidance to help businesses manage the health part of health and safety. But it’s not just the construction sector which could benefit from
it. What’s covered?
Published 08.12.2015
One of your staff has recently been diagnosed with a medical condition which can cause him to lose concentration and suffer blurred vision. He claims it won’t affect his ability to do his job, but
you have concerns. What should you do?
Published 12.03.2007
There has been further research into the long-term health conditions suffered by night workers. What are the findings?
Published 26.04.2019
The HSE has issued web-based advice on the subject of health surveillance. What does the term encompass and is it something that you should be implementing for your workers?
Published 23.06.2021
Earlier this year we told you about plans for new legislation in the area of disability and discrimination. Our fear was that it would lead to pre-employment health questions being banned. So were
our concerns well founded?
Published 22.09.2010
If your staff complete safety-critical tasks, such as operating plant, many clients will insist they have a “fit for work” medical. What’s to know?
Published 05.10.2017
You’ve been told that anyone you permit to drive one of your forklift trucks must have a formal medical check-up every year. Is this an explicit legal requirement, and if so, how should you go about
complying with it?
Published 15.01.2010
You’ve heard that some companies are running employee wellbeing schemes to help their staff stay fit and healthy. What’s involved, is it a legal requirement and is it something that you should
consider for your business?
Published 26.03.2008