Occupational Health

Occupational health and safety focuses on health and safety in the workplace and looks specifically at the wellbeing of employees - both physically and emotionally.

EAP Consultants have total access to a network of specialists within the field of occupational health and safety. This offers our clients a multi-disciplinary approach to occupational health and wellbeing. The design and operation of all services provided is subject to input, agreement and supervision of the appropriate medical professional.

Our network of approved specialists includes occupational physicians (doctors), physiotherapists, ergonomists, occupational hygienists, dietician and nutrition consultants and alternative medicine specialists.

Our approved safety consultants include specialist safety officers with accreditation and experience in safety auditing, accident assessment, investigation and risk management as well as key areas of safety training.

Core services

Our occupational health and safety services include:

•     Pre-employment medicals
•     Ergonomic assessments
•     Return to work assessment and sickness absence assessments
•     Employee health screening and analysis
•     Health surveillance
•     Health promotion days, workshops and other events i.e. health and safety weeks
•     Advice on ill health retirement
•     Drug and alcohol screening
•     Ergonomics and visual display unit (VDU) assessments
•     VDU eye tests - SHWWA 2005; VDU Regulations 2007
  

Our health and safety-related training includes:

•     Occupational first aid
•     Manual handling and back care
•     Manual handling and first aid instructor and assessors courses
•     Fire warden and fire safety management
•     Ergonomic practice and VDUs
•     VDU assessor courses
•     Drug and alcohol awareness in the workplace
•     Health and safety at work programmes i.e. safety rep training
•     Risk assessment and risk management
•     Safety and method statements