Pre-Employment Medicals
Ensure your team is job-ready with compliant pre-employment medicals.
Pre-employment medical assessments ensure candidates are fit for their roles per UK regulations, including HSE guidelines. They evaluate physical and medical suitability, identify risks, and recommend adjustments. Successful candidates receive a Fit Certificate, ensuring compliance, safety, productivity, and wellbeing.
Pre-Employment Medicals & Fit Certificates – Ensuring Compliance & Workforce Readiness
Our pre-employment medical assessments ensure candidates are fit to perform their roles safely and effectively, in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and other relevant UK legislation, such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. We assess physical and medical suitability based on the job description and workplace conditions, identifying any potential risks or reasonable adjustments required. Upon successful assessment, we issue a Fit Certificate, providing assurance that employees meet health and safety standards while supporting workplace compliance, productivity, and employee wellbeing.
Associated Services provided by AseptA during Pre-employment review
A pre-employment medical typically includes a range of tests and assessments tailored to the job role and workplace environment. Common evaluations include:
- General Health & Medical History
- Review of medical history, including pre-existing conditions
- Assessment of medications and previous injuries
- Lifestyle factors (e.g., smoking, alcohol, exercise)
- Physical Examination
- Height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Blood pressure and pulse rate
- Musculoskeletal assessment (posture, joint mobility, strength)
- Vision & Hearing Tests
- Visual acuity test (Snellen chart)
- Colour vision test (Ishihara test, if required)
- Audiometry (hearing test) – to check for hearing loss, especially in noisy work environments
- Respiratory Assessment
- Lung function test (spirometry) – particularly for roles involving dust, chemicals, or respiratory hazards
- Asbestos or hazardous material exposure screening, if relevant
- Cardiovascular & Fitness Testing (For physically demanding roles)
- Step test or treadmill test (if required)
- ECG (electrocardiogram) – for high-risk roles
- Functional capacity testing (manual handling, endurance, flexibility)
- Drug & Alcohol Testing (If required by employer)
- Urine or blood tests to screen for drugs and alcohol use
- Laboratory Tests (Depending on job requirements)
- Blood tests (e.g., glucose levels for diabetes screening, cholesterol check)
- Urinalysis – to detect infections, kidney issues, or diabetes markers
- Liver function tests – for roles involving chemical exposure
- Vaccination & Immunity Checks (Role-dependent)
- Hepatitis B, tuberculosis (TB), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus and other work-specific vaccinations
- Psychological & Cognitive Assessments (If relevant)
- Mental health screening (for high-stress roles)
- Cognitive function tests (for safety-critical roles)
- Job-Specific Assessments
- Confined spaces medical
- Working at heights assessment
- Night shift worker health assessment
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) screening
After these assessments, a Fit Certificate is issued, confirming whether the individual is fit for work, fit with restrictions, or requires further assessment.
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