Safety-Critical Worker Medicals in Leicester

What does the medical include?

• Medical history: Review of medical conditions, previous surgery, medication and relevant health concerns.
• Physical examination: General clinical assessment relevant to the role.
• Musculoskeletal assessment: Evaluation of joint function, mobility and physical capability.
• Vision and colour vision assessment: Assessment of visual function relevant to the worker’s duties.
• Mental health assessment: Consideration of relevant psychological health factors that may affect safe working.
• Skin surveillance: Assessment of relevant skin conditions and occupational exposures.
• HAVS Tier 1/2 screening: Screening for symptoms and clinical features associated with hand-arm vibration exposure.
• Fit-to-work certificate: Written medical outcome following the assessment.

The assessment will be tailored to the individual’s duties and the requirements of the employer. Additional investigations or specialist assessments may be recommended if clinically indicated.

Vacuum excavation operators work in demanding environments involving specialist machinery, heavy vehicles, underground utilities and other site personnel. Maintaining appropriate medical fitness is an important part of managing the risks associated with these safety-critical activities.

Our safety-critical medicals for Vac Ex operators assess relevant aspects of physical and mental health that may affect their ability to operate equipment safely.

Depending on the role and employer’s requirements, the assessment may consider:

• Musculoskeletal function and physical capability.
• Vision and colour perception.
• Hearing and the ability to recognise relevant workplace warnings.
• Medical conditions and medication that could affect safe operation.
• Mental health, concentration and alertness.
• Respiratory health, including spirometry where indicated.
• Hand-arm vibration symptoms and exposure.
• Drug and alcohol screening where required.
• Specific site, client or principal contractor medical requirements.

We can discuss the medical standard required for your project and provide a written fitness outcome following assessment.

Employers should confirm any specific contractual or site requirements in advance, as a general safety-critical medical may not replace a particular client-mandated assessment or certificate.

Forklift operators need to maintain the physical and sensory capabilities required to manoeuvre machinery safely, work around pedestrians and other vehicles, and respond appropriately to workplace hazards.

Our forklift medicals assess relevant health factors, including:

• General physical health and medical history.
• Vision and colour vision.
• Musculoskeletal function and mobility.
• Relevant cardiovascular, neurological or other medical conditions.
• Medication and potential side effects that could affect safe operation.
• Hearing assessments and other investigations can be arranged where required.

Our assessments help employers evaluate medical fitness and support their workplace safety arrangements.

We provide occupational health medicals for workers operating mobile plant and heavy machinery, including excavators, cranes and other equipment used in construction, groundworks and industrial environments.

The assessment considers the physical and sensory demands of the role, alongside relevant medical conditions that could affect the worker’s ability to operate machinery safely.

Depending on the duties involved, assessments may include vision, musculoskeletal function, general physical health and additional occupational health tests.

If your company or principal contractor specifies a particular medical standard, please provide the details when arranging the appointment.

Employees who drive as part of their job need to be medically capable of driving safely and responding appropriately to road and workplace hazards.

Our company driver medicals assess relevant health factors, which may include:

• Medical history and current medication.
• Vision and, where indicated, colour vision.
• Cardiovascular health.
• Neurological and musculoskeletal function.
• Relevant mental health concerns.
• Conditions that could affect alertness, such as sleep disorders.
• Diabetes and other conditions requiring consideration in relation to driving duties.

The assessment is tailored to the employee’s role and the applicable requirements. Where a statutory driving medical, such as a DVLA Group 2 medical, is required, please specify this when booking so the appropriate appointment can be arranged.

A safety-critical worker medical assesses whether an employee’s health and physical capabilities are suitable for duties involving machinery, vehicles or other potentially hazardous activities. The assessment is tailored to the job role, workplace risks and employer requirements.

Forklift operators, Vac Ex operators, mobile plant operators and company drivers may need a medical assessment before starting work or at periodic intervals. Requirements depend on the role, employer, workplace risks and applicable medical standards.

Our comprehensive medical includes a consultation with an occupational health physician, medical history review, physical examination, musculoskeletal assessment, vision and colour vision assessment, mental health assessment, skin surveillance, HAVS Tier 1/2 screening and a written fitness outcome.

Our comprehensive safety-critical medical includes a 45-minute consultation with an occupational health physician. Additional investigations or specialist assessments may require more time, depending on the individual’s health and the employer’s requirements.

Yes. We provide medical assessments for vacuum excavation operators. The assessment considers relevant health conditions, physical capabilities and job requirements. Please share any specific site, client or principal contractor medical standards when booking.

Yes. We offer medical assessments for forklift and mobile plant operators. These consider relevant health factors, including vision, mobility, physical capability and medical conditions that could affect safe machinery operation.

Yes. We provide company driver medicals tailored to the employee’s driving duties and employer requirements. If you need a statutory medical, such as a DVLA Group 2 medical, please specify this when booking so we can confirm the appropriate appointment.

Yes. Audiometry (hearing tests) and spirometry (lung function testing) are available as additional assessments. These can be arranged where required by workplace risks, employer policies or relevant medical standards. Please confirm your requirements when booking.

Yes. Urine drug and alcohol screening is available as an additional service. Please confirm your employer’s requirements when booking so we can advise on the appropriate arrangements and testing procedures.

A written medical outcome is provided following the assessment. If your employer requires a specific certificate or client-mandated medical standard, please provide the details before your appointment so we can confirm whether the assessment meets those requirements.