Currently major construction companies who use sub-contractors are requesting a fitness to work certificate. These involve an initial paper screen to assess an individual’s fitness to undertake the proposed role and a recommendation for any adjustments or further health surveillance which may be required.
Some businesses require pre-employment health checks, this involves the prospective employee completing a health questionnaire which can be tailored to suit or your business or you may prefer to use your own.
Under the working time directive, night workers are required to undergo annual medical assessments. Occupational Health Advice can provide this service which usually involves the employee filling in a simple health questionnaire.
Usually a paper screen is sufficient to allow a certificate to be produced for your business, but sometimes a phone call may need to be made to the employee to clarify any issues flagged up on their health questionnaire.