Pre-employment medical assessments offer an excellent opportunity to ensure that applicants are fit for work, that they will not be put at risk by work or put others at risk.  It is also an opportunity to identify any requirements for adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Employees are more likely to be open about any health problems if they can discuss these in confidence with occupational health professionals.

In many cases a simple questionnaire is all that is needed.  This can be followed up by a medical assessment if this is indicated.  In some cases such as taxi driving, heavy goods vehicle/large goods vehicle licencing (LGV), public service vehicle (PSV) driving, or employment as a seafarer, a formal medical assessment is a requirement by law.  In other cases a formal medical assessment may be recommended because of the specific risks involved, including the requirement for health surveillance, the need for high levels of physical fitness, or overseas travel and expatriate work.

We can advise on the best way to manage pre-employment assessment, and provide expert advice where individual concerns over fitness for work have been identified.

We can help you identify when the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might apply and how to make reasonable adjustments to meet your obligations under this legislation.  

Specialist assessments available include: