Why are Safety Critical Medicals essential for high-risk roles?
Safety Critical Medicals
What is a Safety Critical Medical?
Concept Occupational Health provides Safety Critical Medicals for individuals in roles where ill health could affect their own safety or that of others. These assessments adhere to the standards outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (UK and Northern Ireland) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Ireland).
Who are they for?
Safety Critical Medicals are essential for individuals working in roles where their health and fitness directly affect their ability to perform tasks safely, both for themselves and those around them. These roles typically involve environments and activities with heightened safety risks, requiring thorough assessments to ensure the wellbeing of workers and the safe operation of equipment and tasks.
Construction Site Operatives
Demolition Workers
Forklift Drivers
Maritime Workers
LGV/HGV Drivers
General Plant Operators
Crane Operators
Mobile Machine Operators
Scaffolders And Riggers
Tunnel Boring Teams
Work-At-Height Operatives
What tests does the medical include?
A Safety Critical Medical includes a physical and mental health assessment. This comprehensive evaluation covers various aspects to ensure an individual's fitness for safety-critical roles.
Blood Pressure Check, Pulse, Height, Weight, BMI
Audiometry (Hearing Test)
Spirometry (Lung Function Test)
Urinalysis (Urine Test For Glucose, Blood & Proteins)
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Eye Test Including Visual Acuity, Colour Vision, And Peripheral Vision
Skin Assessment
How long does the medical take?
The Assessment Takes Approximately 60 Minutes And Can Be Conducted Onsite Or At Our Local Office, Depending On The Employee’s Convenience.
When will the results of the medical be available?
A Fitness Certificate Will Be Issued By The Occupational Health Clinician Based On The Results Of Completed Questionnaires And Physical Assessments, Typically Within 24–48 Hours Of Your Medical Assessment.