FITNESS ASSESSMENT

Medical examination is a common form of preventive medicine

A good practice to assess the health of workers

Used to anticipate, and where possible, prevent avoidable occurrence of ill-health or worsening of pre-existing medical condition @ work

Types of Medical Examinations

·         Pre-employment

·         Periodic Medical Examinations

·         Fitness to Work Medical

·         Health Surveillance

·         Pre-transfer

·         Return-to-Work

·         Pre-placement

·         Pre-retirement

·         Medical Board

·         FtW evaluation may be influenced by: Location of operation

·         Availability of medical services

·         Prognosis of medical condition

Health surveillance

A systematic, regular and appropriate health procedure to detect early signs of work- related ill health among employees exposed to certain health risks and acting on the results. Health surveillance for Noise (HCP)

Health Surveillance for Benzene, lead, Dermal irritants etc

                 

FITNESS TO WORK

Fitness Means Individual is in a state (physically, psychologically, and social well being) to perform tasks assigned to them competently and in a manner which does not compromise the health or safety of himself or others.

    

• An individual’s Fitness for Work may be impaired by variety of factors including the adverse effects of medical conditions, level of physical fitness, fatigue, stress, or the use of alcohol and other drugs, as well as work environment or work conditions.

Why is Fitness Necessary?

Safety Implications Safety of staff & colleagues

    

 The Ethical Case

 - As a reasonable employer

 The Business Case

 - Benefits of increased productivity

 - Reduced health incidents

 - Increased staff/employee morale

 - Customers’ minimum expectation and contractual requirements

 The Legal Case

 - Complying with both local & International regulations (Labour act, ILO, e.g.).

Pre-Employment Medical Examination       (PEME)

The purpose PEME :

·        To establish a prospective employee’s fitness for employment

·        Ability to offer regular effective attendance in Workplace

·        Assess relevant pre-existing and current health problems