Occupational health examination
How is the occupational health examination conducted at hiring and for periodic check-ups?
The pre-employment medical examination and the periodic one are important procedures within the occupational health service, aiming to assess the health status of employees to identify any work-related health issues. Here’s how these examinations are conducted:
1. Pre-employment medical examination
- Before starting to work, a new employee is scheduled for a pre-employment medical examination.
- During this examination, the prospective employee presents with a request document from the employer and the Risk Exposure Report completed by the unit's HSE officer and signed by the administrator.
- During this examination, a physician authorized in occupational medicine conducts an assessment of the employee's health.
- The pre-employment medical examination may include:
- A detailed medical questionnaire to evaluate the employee's medical history and previous risk exposures.
- Measurement of blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
- Measurement of blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
- Examination of general health status, including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
- Based on the examination results, the physician may recommend additional measures, such as laboratory tests or imaging investigations, depending on the individual needs of the employee and the specific requirements of the job.
2. Periodic medical examination:
- After hiring, the employee undergoes periodic medical examinations at regular intervals, in accordance with legal provisions and organizational regulations.
- The purpose of the periodic medical examination is to monitor the employee's health status over time and to identify any changes or health issues that may arise.
- The procedure for the periodic medical examination may be similar to that of the pre-employment examination, including assessment of general health status, measurements, and specific tests depending on the nature of the job and associated risks.
- The results of the periodic medical examination are recorded and used to monitor the long-term health status of employees and to recommend preventive or corrective measures if necessary.
By conducting these pre-employment and periodic medical examinations, organizations can ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees, reducing the risks of accidents and occupational illnesses. Additionally, these examinations help maintain compliance with legal regulations in the field of health and occupational safety.
The pre-employment and periodic medical examinations are important procedures within the occupational health service, aiming to assess the health status of employees to identify any work-related health issues. Here is how these examinations are conducted:
- Pre-employment medical examination:
- Before starting work, a new employee is scheduled for a pre-employment medical examination. During this examination, the future employee presents a request document from the employer and the Risk Exposure Report completed by the unit’s OSH responsible and signed by the administrator. During this examination, a licensed occupational health physician evaluates the employee’s health. The pre-employment medical examination may include: A detailed medical questionnaire to assess the employee’s medical history and previous exposure to risks. Measurement of blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height. Vision and hearing tests, depending on the nature of the job. Examination of general health status, including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Based on the examination results, the physician may recommend additional measures, such as laboratory tests or imaging investigations, depending on the individual needs of the employee and the specific requirements of the job.
- Periodic medical examination: After hiring, the employee undergoes a periodic medical examination at regular intervals, according to legal provisions and organizational regulations. The purpose of the periodic medical examination is to monitor the employee’s health status over time and to identify any changes or health issues that may arise. The procedure for the periodic medical examination may be similar to that of the pre-employment examination, including the assessment of general health status, measurements, and specific tests depending on the nature of the job and associated risks. The results of the periodic medical examination are recorded and used to monitor the long-term health status of employees and to recommend preventive or corrective measures if necessary.
By conducting these pre-employment and periodic medical examinations, organizations can ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees, reducing the risks of accidents and occupational illnesses. Additionally, these examinations help maintain compliance with legal regulations in the field of occupational health and safety.
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