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Clear, practical explanations of High Risk work testing and what the results mean for your workforce.
Fit for Task Medicals can take many forms including but not limited to:
These medicals may have differing recall requirements however, in the main, in this age related requiring assessments every three years aged under 54, two yearly from 55 to 64 and annually from 65
Rather than assessing risk from role, these medicals are undertaken to ensure the employee is fit to undertake the required activities and have no health concerns which would adversely affect this.
It is important to note, advice given is in relevance to work activities i.e. driving and does not reflect fitness for driving a personal vehicle which fall under group 1 standards and are the responsibility of the individual
| Result | Commentary | What This Means For You |
|---|---|---|
| Not Cleared – Review 1/12 | Blood pressure does not meet standards Referred to GP | The employee’s blood pressure is outside the requirements for Group 2 driving (the standard to which all individuals are assessed). The employee has been provided with copies of their readings and a GP letter to enable further investigation and management. A review appointment is recommended in one month to review this and enable fitness clearance where applicable. The employee will receive emails chasing their GP results where these have not been received and the employer will be copied in for their awareness. Where an employee has a ‘not cleared’ status, they must not undertake safety critical duties pending an updated certificate confirming fitness. This should not be considered an optional position and may require an individual to be redeployed to non-safety critical duties which do not require exertion or medical suspension pending resolution. Where results are not received within 3 months, a full re-test will be required to establish fitness for safety critical working. |
| Not Cleared – Review 1/12 | Vision does not meet standards Referred to Optician | The employee’s vision is outside the requirements for Group 2 driving (the standard to which all individuals are assessed). The employee has been provided with copies of their readings for their Optician to enable further investigation and management. We will require a copy of their updated prescription and the outcome of the optician’s test in the prescription to pass fit. Without this, we will need to re-test in one month to confirm fitness and update certification. The employee will receive emails chasing their optician results where these have not been received and the employer will be copied in for their awareness. Where an employee has a ‘not cleared’ status, they must not undertake safety critical duties pending an updated certificate confirming fitness. This should not be considered an optional position and may require an individual to be redeployed to non-safety critical duties which do not require exertion or medical suspension pending resolution. Where results are not received within 3 months, a full re-test will be required to establish fitness for safety critical working. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | Requires a trade test to ensure effective discrimination for working practices | This outcome would indicate the employee has a colour vision deficiency. This may or may not create difficulties in undertaking their role. A trade test needs to be undertaken by the employer to ensure the employee can determine the difference between all required coloured objects in their role i.e. wiring. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | A workplace risk assessment to ensure all audible warning signals can be heard is required | This outcome would indicate the employee has a reduced level of hearing. It is advised an employer assessment of hearing for emergency alarms, moving vehicles etc is undertaken to ensure their safety in the workplace. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | A workplace risk assessment to ensure all appropriate movements for role can be undertaken is required | This outcome would suggest the employee has a reduced level of mobility. It is advised an assessment of the individual undertaking their role is completed to ensure all aspects are achieved safely and without risk to self or others. |
| Not Cleared | Possible musculoskeletal concerns. Requires restriction from safety critical working pending a management referral | Musculoskeletal concerns are considered significant and require further investigation and advice to protect both the employee and the employer from workplace risks. Where an employee has a ‘not cleared’ status, they must not undertake safety critical duties pending an updated certificate confirming fitness. This should not be considered an optional position and may require an individual to be redeployed to non-safety critical duties which do not require exertion or medical suspension pending resolution. You will need to contact the customer services team to authorise progression of the case for a management referral. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | High BMI identified | Whilst a high BMI does not necessarily require restriction it is important to be able to ensure there are no impacts to performance and weight limits for vehicles are not exceeded. This will require internal assessment and review. |
| Not Cleared | Possible health concerns impacting on role. Requires restriction from safety critical working pending a management referral | Possible health concerns are considered significant and require further investigation and advice to protect both the employee and the employer from workplace risks. We are not able to elaborate upon the concerns identified until it has been confirmed through assessment that there is a concern affecting work. Where an employee has a ‘not cleared’ status, they must not undertake safety critical duties pending an updated certificate confirming fitness. This should not be considered an optional position and may require an individual to be redeployed to non-safety critical duties which do not require exertion or medical suspension pending resolution. You will need to contact the customer services team to authorise progression of the case for a management referral. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | Risk management for high weekly alcohol intake | The employee has declared a high level of alcohol consumption. This does not require restriction from activities but will require monitoring within the workplace to ensure consumption does not affect presentation and capacity in role in line with the employer’s drug and alcohol policy. |
| Not Cleared | Employee has declared illicit drug use, management to consider in line with company drug and alcohol policy | The employee has declared the use of illicit drugs. Management are required to meet with the individual to review the situation and action in line with the company drug and alcohol policy. You may wish to seek a management referral should you decide to look to support the individual and maintain their employment. Where an employee has a ‘not cleared’ status, they must not undertake safety critical duties pending an updated certificate confirming fitness. |
| Cleared with Restrictions | Group 1 driving (where applicable) only until age 21. Please see the link and complete a risk assessment in relation to age of employee and job role. | As per comments. |
| Not Cleared | Employee age under 18 so not able to work night shifts. | As per comments. |
| Not Completed | Employee declined to complete the assessment. | The employee is required to engage in testing as required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. By not engaging, they are breaching their requirement, and it is not possible to confirm risk management. The employee should be removed from all exposures until their status can be confirmed. Continual non-engagement may require consideration of ongoing employment as the employer is unable to confirm risk management effectively. |
| Not Cleared | Further information required. The employee is required to call Staywell OH on 01732 446276 to enable discussion and confirmation of fitness. | Following assessment there is something which requires clarification. Our clinician has attempted to speak with the employee however this has been unsuccessful. It would be appreciated if the employee could be encouraged to make contact. This should not be considered an optional position and may require an individual to be redeployed to non-safety critical duties which do not require exertion or medical suspension pending resolution. |
| Not Cleared | Insufficient information provided to progress case; the employee will need to ensure a completed form is provided to enable progression. | This outcome is used when a returned GP, optician or other review letter does not provide sufficient information to progress the case. It is requested the employee seeks further information for the case to be progressed. Should they be unsure what is required, they can phone the office for clarification. |
If you have questions regarding your certificate, test results, occupational health recommendations or next steps, our team will be happy to provide further guidance and support.