Safety Critical Medical & D&A Testing
What is a safety critical medical ?
A Safety Critical Medical is defined as:
Where the ill health of an individual may compromise their ability to undertake a task defined as safety critical, thereby posing a significant risk to the health and safety of others.
Employers have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of their employees. When they are performing safety critical tasks, this is even more important.
We understand that it can often be challenging to get workers quickly assessed for safety critical work. At Kbro Health we strive to make the process as simple and efficient as we can for you.
Safety critical medicals typically include:
Workstation assessments involve evaluating the setup of workstations to prevent musculoskeletal issues by ensuring proper ergonomics. These assessments focus on adjusting the height of chairs, desks, computer monitors, and other equipment to promote good posture and reduce strain on the body.
Manual Handling Training:
- A questionnaire covering medical history, mental health, and wellbeing
- Height, weight, and BMI
- Blood pressure and pulse check
- Vision checks
- Urinalysis
- A full audiometry assessment
- General mobility
- Alertness assessment
Drug and alcohol tests are often performed at the same time as a safety critical medical.
Employers have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of their employees. For example, it is a legal requirement to offer regular health assessments to night workers to ensure they can carry out their role safely.