All services are delivered online and remotely. Employees must be employed under UK employment law.
Occupational health services can be called in for a variety of scenarios in the workplace. Here are some common examples:
- Return-to-Work Programmes
After any sickness absence whether due to illness or injury, occupational health can recommend ways to facilitate a smooth transition back to work by evaluating the employee’s fitness for work and suggesting any practical reasonable workplace adjustments. - Adjustments following neurodiversity diagnosis
To advise and recommend workplace adjustments that fully enable the neurodiverse employee to excel in their job performance, that are reasonable and are not disruptive to themselves, co-workers or the organisation. - Pre-Employment Health Assessments
The purpose of a pre-employment health assessment (made after the job offer is in place) is to identify any potential risks or health issues that may prevent an individual from safely and effectively carrying out the duties of their job. This can include physical and mental impairments, as well as hazardous substances in the workplace. The assessment will provide recommendations for adjustments to enable safe working. The central purpose is to help prevent work-related illnesses, injuries and the spread of disease or infection. - Workplace Injuries
When an employee sustains an injury at work, occupational health professionals assess the functional capacity post injury and recommend modifications or accommodations to enable the employee to return to work safely and productively. - Workplace Wellness Programmes
To promote overall employee health and prevent illness, occupational health might develop and implement wellness programmes. The topics are usually selected by health needs assessments or review of contemporary on-site issues and can include for example, mental wellbeing support, heart health, beneficial sleep and fitness initiatives. - Stress and Mental Health Management
Occupational health professionals can support employers to address issues related to workplace stress and mental health, providing counselling, support, and strategies to manage the symptoms often described as stress. These strategies can also include personal finance training, management skills training, systems design and testing, computer skills. - Ergonomic Assessments
To prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve workplace ergonomics, occupational health can assess workstations and recommend ergonomic adjustments. - Health Surveillance
Occ Pro are happy to manage or provide oversight of Health Surveillance programmes focussed on employees working with hazardous substances or in high-risk environments involving statutory, regular health surveillance to monitor and manage potential health risks. - Occupational Disease Management
When employees are exposed to conditions that might lead to occupational diseases (like respiratory disorders from dust exposure), occupational health assists to monitor, diagnose, and manage these conditions. - Substance Abuse Programs
Occ Pro are happy to manage or provide oversight to testing, support, and rehabilitation programs for employees dealing with substance abuse issues. - Compliance with Legislation
Ensuring that the organisation complies with occupational legislation such as health and safety regulations, including supporting the organisational risk assessment process and recommending implementation of appropriate safety measures. Experienced professionals recognise the requirement to ensure compliance with employment law and working in the best interests of the organisation and its employees. - Vaccination Programmes
In settings where employees are at risk of infectious diseases, occupational health services may manage or provide oversight to vaccination programmes to protect employees. - Health Education and Training
Providing health topic focused days, capmpaigns and training sessions on health-related topics, such as manual handling, to reduce workplace injuries.
These examples illustrate the broad range of services occupational health can offer to support the health and wellbeing of employees and ensure a safe working environment.