49 Melford Court,
Hardwick Grange,
Woolston,
Warrington,
Cheshire.
WA1 4RZ
Telephone: 01925 838350
Fax: 01925 838351
Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk
On-Site Health Surveillance
Occupational Health Services
Our Services Include:
- New starter work health assessments (was pre-employment questionnaire)
- Sickness absence management
- Skin Checks (Dermatitis)
- Night worker medicals
- Lone worker health assessments
- Fork lift truck (FLT) medicals
- Management referrals
- Stress management
- Hand arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) clinical assessments
Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Driver fitness screening
The HSE document, 'Safety in working with lift trucks' HS(G)6 states that:
It is good practice for all fork lift truck operators and potential operators to be screened for fitness before employment and again at regular intervals in middle age
- Examination at age 40 and thereafter at five-yearly intervals up to age 65 is recommended.
- Operators over 65 should be screened annually.
Examination is also recommended in all cases after an accident or sickness absence of more than one month, or after a shorter period if it appears likely that the illness may affect fitness to operate. Should any operator or employer suspect or become aware of a condition which might affect ability to operate a lift truck, then examination should also take place. It is recommended that any requirement for medical screening and/or examination should be agreed between employer and employee in advance under a contract of employment. Where an employee is taking drugs prescribed by a medical practitioner, it should be established that these will not affect operating ability
Sound Advice Safety & Health Ltd offer a service to provide fitness screening that is carried out by an occupational health nurse advisor consisting of:
- General health questionnaire declaration by driver
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Vision screening in both eyes, normal visual fields
- Hearing test (whisper test if not at risk from noise)
- A blood pressure check
- Neurology
- Mental stability
- A urine check for diabetes
Our aim is to provide a cost effective & efficient service which will be a benefit to both your company & your employees.
Contact us now on 01925 838350 and speak to one of our consultants for further advice on your company's needs.
Tel: (01925) 838350 - Fax: (01925) 838351 - Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk