One of the most important aspects of corporate travel is ensuring that you are up to date with the necessary travel vaccinations. Different countries have different health risks, and travel vaccines help safeguard against illnesses that could potentially ruin your trip. Given the variety of vaccines that might be required depending on your destination, it’s important to consult our occupational health services team, which specialises in travel vaccines for businesses. At Choose Occupational Health, we offer a broad range of travel vaccinations to ensure your workforce is fit for travel.
As an employer, it is part of your duty of care towards any employees travelling overseas for business to inform them of the health risks for their trip and take steps to help protect them. Individuals who travel abroad for business may need travel vaccinations to protect themselves from diseases. This includes frequent or long-term travellers to the same destination.
Additionally, certain countries have strict vaccination requirements for entry, and failure to meet these can result in being denied entry. Therefore, all corporate travellers must ensure they are up to date on necessary vaccinations well in advance of their trips.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, you as an employer have a legal duty to protect the health of your employees. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), employers have a legal duty to assess the risk of infection for employees and others affected by their work. When the risk is known, you need to take suitable precautions to protect the health of the employee.
As a leading occupational health services provider, Choose Occupational Health offers a wide variety of travel vaccinations. If a large number of your employees frequently travel, it may be worthwhile organising onsite travel vaccinations. This can be a single type of vaccination or a combination, and we will work with you to find the best solution for your needs. Our experienced occupational health advisers aim to deliver a cost-effective service designed to meet the needs of your business.
If your business requires travel vaccinations for employees, speak to our team abut our vaccination services at Choose Occupational Health today by calling 01228 513687.
