Ensuring that occupational health arrangements are suitably robust can be complex, particularly in workplaces with multiple health risks, varied activities and changing operational demands.
Employers need to be confident that risks are properly assessed, suitable controls are in place and any required health surveillance is proportionate, well managed and acted upon.
Reviewing current arrangements
Identifying gaps in risk assessments
Our consultants can review your existing risk assessments to help identify gaps, weaknesses or areas where further action may be required. This can include considering whether health risks such as noise, vibration, hazardous substances or other workplace exposures have been properly assessed and controlled.
Supporting health surveillance programmes
Where health surveillance is required, we can advise on proportionate programmes that reflect the risks within your workplace. This may include audiometry where noise action levels are exceeded, as well as guidance on how surveillance results should be recorded, reviewed and acted upon.
Improving procedures and controls
Recording and acting on results
Health surveillance should not be treated as a standalone exercise. Results need to be reviewed, trends identified and appropriate action taken where concerns arise. We can help you develop or refine procedures so that findings are managed consistently and effectively.
Controlling workplace health risks
We can also provide practical guidance on controlling noise and other key occupational health risks in your workplace. This may include reviewing existing control measures, advising on improvements and helping you prioritise actions in a clear and manageable way.
Responding to HSE correspondence
If you have received correspondence from the Health and Safety Executive, or an FFI invoice relating to occupational health matters, it is important to understand your current position and respond appropriately.
Our consultants can help you review the issues raised, assess your arrangements and agree a clear, pragmatic plan of action.
Occupational health management is an important part of protecting employees and demonstrating effective risk control. By reviewing your arrangements, addressing gaps and ensuring health surveillance is properly managed, you can reduce risk and improve confidence in your compliance position.
