Confined Space Medical
£99.99 30 minutes
Confined Space Medical Only £99.99
The Law
Working in confined spaces is subject to the Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations 1999 and the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Risk assessment and safe systems of work are key in the management of these risks.
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 apply where the assessment identifies risks of serious injury from work in confined spaces. Wherever possible, a company should avoid carrying out tasks in confined spaces. Where this is not possible, you must assess the risks of the particular confined space and plan how you will control those risks.
What Is A Confined Space?
A confined space is one which is both enclosed, or largely enclosed, and which also has a reasonably foreseeable risk to workers of fire, explosion, loss of consciousness, asphyxiation or drowning.
The space itself may be small and restrictive for the worker or it could be far larger such as a grain storage silo with hundreds of cubic metre capacity.
How We Support You with a Confined Space Medical
Our confined space medical assessments are designed to identify any health risks or conditions that could put employees at risk when working in confined spaces. The assessment includes a range of tests and screenings to provide a comprehensive overview of an employee’s health status.
The assessment includes:
- A health questionnaire to document any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns.
- Height, weight, and BMI to assess and identify any potential health risks.
- Blood pressure measurement to check for hypertension or other cardiovascular conditions.
- Vision screening for near and distance to ensure that employees can perform their work safely.
- Lung function testing to check for any underlying respiratory conditions that could be aggravated by working in confined spaces.
- Hearing test to assess any pre-existing hearing loss that could be worsened by working in noisy spaces.
- Musculoskeletal/mobility check to determine comfortable range of movements and identify relevant physical limitations.
- Specific questionnaire to assess employee’s knowledge of the risks associated with working in confined spaces and their ability to work safely.
Main Benefits
- Identifying health risks early on can help affected employees manage their condition, reducing the risk of complications and improving overall health.
- Regular testing can help reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.
- Confined space medical assessments can ensure a safer work environment for all employees.
All of our doctors have full GMC registration and are Occupationally Health Trained, we pride ourselves on our excellent service.
If you would like any more information before booking a medical please email us on info@vitalmedicals.co.uk or contact us on here!
