A working at height medical is a specialised occupational health assessment for individuals who perform tasks at elevated levels, such as construction workers, maintenance workers, and window cleaners. Working at height medical examinations are designed to ensure that employees are medically fit and to identify any underlying health issues that could impair their ability to work safely at heights. By identifying potential risks, employers can help prevent workplace accidents and create a safe work environment.
The possibility of having someone who is not fit for the task working onsite not only puts them and other employees at risk but could also lead to prosecution for non-compliance. Working at height safety-critical medicals ensure that anyone undertaking work at height is medically fit to do so and that your business complies fully with health and safety legislation.
Under the Working at Height Regulations 2005, employers are required to assess risks and implement measures to ensure the health and safety of employees working at height. By conducting working at height medicals, employers ensure that workers are physically fit and capable of working safely at height. They can identify conditions likely to lead to a loss of consciousness or inability to control their actions and prevent workplace accidents due to ill health, keeping them and others safe.
The working at height medical assessment typically includes examinations of general health (weight, height, BMI, pulse, urinalysis for proteins and sugars, finger prick test for glucose and cholesterol), audiometry (hearing test), spirometry (lung function), vision, and musculoskeletal assessments. Employees will also be asked to fill out a previous medical history questionnaire.
Employers should prioritise the health and wellbeing of their staff by enforcing working at height medicals as part of their hiring practices. Choose Occupational Health offers a comprehensive range of occupational health services, including working at height medical examinations, offering tailored assessments that cater to varying levels of height exposure. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you maintain a safe work environment for your employees that work at height, ensuring they can perform their duties effectively while minimising health risks.
If your business requires working at height medical assessments or occupational health support, speak to our team at Choose Occupational Health today by calling 01228 513687.
