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