Workplace Medicals

Anyone whose duties require them to work in confined spaces is required to pass a medical fitness assessment.

Plus, people who work at height such as industrial abseilers, riggers, telecommunications engineers and more, may require a medical to check their fitness for their specific work.

A medical assessment should be undertaken prior to an individual embarking on working in confined spaces or at height and every two years thereafter (unless medically indicated) or whenever a significant change in health or working practice occurs that has the potential to compromise an employee’s ability to carry out tasks safely.

Medical assessments are carried out by a competent Nurse under the supervision of an Occupational Health Physician, either at a conveniently located medical centre or at clients’ premises. We offer a standardised medical across the UK.

In addition to a medical questionnaire and consultation with an occupational nurse, the following is included in a work at height and confined space medical assessment.

• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Psychological problems
• Claustrophobia
• Skin problems
• Medication

All details of an individual’s medical assessment and the information given within individual questionnaires will be treated in the strictest confidence and is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act.

Only available in London clinic

Assessment for airside drivers at airports

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, peak flow, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: 3yr

Only available in London clinic

Assessment for non-licensed workers working with asbestos

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with a Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, blood pressure, full spirometry, basic respiratory examination
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: N/A

Assessment for crane operators (see separate listing for Tower Crane Operator / Working at Height Medicals)

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, near vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, peak flow, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: 3yrup to age 64, 1yr age 65+

Assessment for workers in enclosed space with limited entry/exit who use breathing apparatus regularly

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, full spirometry, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: 2yr up to age 49, 1yr age 50+

Confined Space Medical

Assessment for workers in enclosed space with limited entry/exit

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, peak flow, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: 2yr up to age 49, 1yr age 50+

Fitness for Task Medical

Assessment of overall fitness and safety for specific tasks/job role

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, near vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, peak flow, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Report Validity: 3yr up to age 64, 1yr age 65+

Fork Lift Truck Driver Medical / Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Assessment for forklift and mobile elevated work platform operators.

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Technician, Nurse or Doctor
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, near vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, urinalysis, full audiometry, peak flow, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Certificate Validity: 3yr up to age 64, 1yr age 65+

HGV/LGV/PCV Driver Medical

Assessment for current or new HGV drivers

• Assessment: Face to face assessment with Doctor.
• Content: Questionnaire, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse, distance vision, peripheral vision, colour vision, limited audiometry, general mobility, alertness and general wellbeing
• Outcome: Completion of a DVLA D4 form Validity: N/A

On completion of the medical, a fitness certificate is issued advising of the results. Meeting the medical fitness levels required, indicates that at the time of the medical the individual is medically fit to perform the relevant job role e.g. working at height or in confined spaces.

Where an individual does not meet all the medical fitness levels required, a fail certificate or certificate indicating the fitness level they can achieve will be issued by the medical provider.

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all employees working in confined spaces or at height are suitable for the work they are undertaking.

For more information please contact us on 0330 390 0822 or email info@arcoservices.co.uk.