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Occupational Health Advice
Pre-placement Health Assessments
A pre-placement health assessment is undertaken by an occupational health service at the request of an employer as part of the risk assessment process and only after a job offer has been made. The pre-placement assessment may consist of any or all of the following:
Completion of a health questionnaire asking individuals about health issues relevant to a particular job role.
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A discussion regarding any health matters
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Assessment of fitness and medical suitability for the role made by an occupational health service
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Consideration of any health additional checks which may be required as part of ongoing health monitoring programme.
The pre-placement health assessment is there to ensure that all new employees are medically fit to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of their role and to recommend any adjustments that may be required to assist the employee in the role. It also allows the healthcare professional opportunity to assess whether the job may adversely affect the new employee’s health, and make recommendations for additional controls which may be required.