HEALTH & SAFETY

• Assessment of health and fitness for the job both pre-employment and in-post.
• Conducting physical medical examinations to meet statutory and local agreements.
• Training of staff to improve their understanding of the significance of the health risks and to improve their level of self-protection and co-operation.
• Assist and support management to manage sickness absence including long-term chronic sickness cases.
• Provision of adequate and appropriate first aid facilities, liaison with first aiders.
• Counselling employees regarding both work and non-work related issues
• Referral to the appropriate organisation for treatment and/or rehabilitation.
• Assistance with back to work contracts in cases of substance abuse rehabilitation.
• Assist management with the formulation of policies related to health and safety. Evaluation and recommendations regarding reasonable adjustment and compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
• Liaison with safety professionals within the company. Reporting to Health and Safety Executive accidents and reportable diseases. Advise management and employees on suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Purchasing of medical supplies relevant to the running of the medical and first aid service within budget.