Friday, July 10, 2015

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
                 

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