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Health
Surveillance
SKIN SURVEILLANCE
Irritants caused by working conditions such as latex, soaps, cleaning
products, chemicals, solvents, resins, oil amongst others. Common
occupations associated with skin disease include construction, paint
spraying, manufactiring, catering, healthcare and agriculture.
Occupational health skin disease can cause irreversible damage if not
detected early enough.
AUDIOMETRY (hearing)
Audiometry is the testing of hearing, and is required under the Control of
Noise at Work Regulations 2005. This applies to those workers who are
regularly exposed to noise over 85db, and to those with reduced
exposure but an increased sensitivity to noise.
SPIROMETRY (lung function)
Using chemicals or hazardous substances at work, if not managed
properly, can be dangerous to an employee’s health, so the law requires
employers to measure exposure to prevent ill health occurring.
Spirometry detects the early indications of lung damage.
MUSCULOSKELETAL (MSK)
In 2020/21 there were an estimated 470,000 workers affected by workrelated musculoskeletal disorders, such as bad back, stiff neck, knee pain
or shoulder pain. Problems can develop gradually over time so this test
analyses potential risks.
VISION ASSESSMENT
We provide on-site vision screening/sight testing to employees whose
eyesight is a necessity for their safety whilst working, and we can refer
employees to an optician if necessary. All VDU users are required to
perform eyesight tests.
HAND ARM VIBRATION (havs)
HAVS is more common amongst those working with hand-held power
tools and holding material in place for machining. Symptoms are:
impaired circulation, reduced sense of touch, numbness, reduced
manual dexterity, tingling, stiffness of joints, reduced grip strength.
BLOOD LEAD TESTING
For employees with regular exposure to lead, employers must provide
employees with regular Health Surveillance tests as lead can be
absorbed either when breathing or swallowing.
Because Good Health, is Good Business