Working at Height Medical

Who Requires a Working at Height Medical?

This medical is for anyone that works above ground, for example:

The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height.

Do….

as much work as possible from the ground
ensure workers can get safely to and from where they work above ground
ensure equipment is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job, maintained and checked regularly
take precautions when working on or near fragile surfaces
provide protection from falling objects
consider emergency evacuation and rescue procedures

Don’t…

overload ladders – consider the equipment or materials workers are carrying before climbing. Check the pictogram or label on the ladder for information
overreach on ladders or stepladders
rest a ladder against weak upper surfaces, eg glazing or plastic gutters
use ladders or stepladders for strenuous or heavy tasks, only use them for light work of short duration (a maximum of 30 minutes at a time)
let anyone who is not competent (who doesn’t have the skills, knowledge and experience to do the job) work at height

Source: United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The main assessments included are:

General Health (Weight, Height, BMI, BP, Pulse, Urinalysis for Proteins & Sugars, Finger Prick test for Glucose and Cholesterol)
Audiometry (Hearing test)
Respiratory (Lung Function)
Vision
Musculoskeletal
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