Healthscreen is a trusted provider of comprehensive Safety Critical Medicals in Newcastle. Our wide range of meticulously tailored medical assessments is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individuals working in safety-critical roles within Newcastle’s thriving industries. With a primary focus on ensuring the fitness for duty of employees in safety-critical positions, we place the utmost importance on their wellbeing and the cultivation of a secure work environment for both themselves and their colleagues.
Comprehensive Safety Critical Medicals in Newcastle
Newcastle’s most developed industries, including manufacturing, construction, and transportation, require specialised attention when it comes to safety critical medical assessments. At Healthscreen, we understand the unique health challenges faced by individuals working in these sectors. Our safety critical medicals are meticulously customised to address the specific requirements of these industries, ensuring that employees meet the physical and medical criteria necessary to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
Our Safety Critical Medicals encompass a comprehensive range of assessments and tests, including:
- Baseline health questionnaires to gather essential medical and psychological health history, providing valuable insights into an individual’s overall well-being.
- General health assessments, measuring vital parameters such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, pulse, and other relevant indicators to evaluate overall physical fitness.
- Audiometry (hearing tests) to assess auditory function, which is particularly crucial in industries with high noise levels, ensuring clear communication and auditory awareness.
- Respiratory function tests to evaluate lung health and assess individuals’ ability to meet the demands of safety-critical positions within manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors.
- Visual acuity, color vision, and peripheral vision screening to evaluate visual capabilities required for roles that demand precise visual perception, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Dermatology assessments to address any potential skin-related concerns that may arise from specific work conditions, ensuring employees’ well-being and safety.
- Musculoskeletal and mobility assessments to evaluate physical fitness, identify potential issues, and ensure individuals can safely perform the required tasks within Newcastle’s dynamic industries.
- Optional additional assessments, such as drug and alcohol testing, working at height evaluations, confined space assessments, night worker assessments, and hand-arm vibration assessments (HAVs), tailored to the specific job requirements of the targeted industries.
By choosing Healthscreen for safety critical medicals in Newcastle, you can trust in our commitment to delivering exceptional service, prioritising the wellbeing of employees, and supporting your organisation’s safety, productivity, and compliance with industry regulations. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals is here to ensure that individuals in safety-critical roles meet the necessary health and fitness standards, contributing to the overall success and safety of Newcastle’s flourishing industries.
Unsure if your workplace falls within our coverage?
Below is an overview of the main locations we cover from our clinic in Newcastle:
- Our Clinic – Merchant House, 30 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, NE1 1EE, United Kingdom
- Arthurs Hill
- Jesmond
- Wallsend
- South Heaton
- Benton
- Gateshead
- Swalwell
- Whickham

Contact us now to arrange a booking
Our fully-equipped clinic near Newcastle is ideal for comprehensive safety critical medicals. To schedule an appointment, simply reach out to us at 0113 323 0907 or fill out our convenient contact form. Our dedicated team will be glad to assist you.
