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Occupational Health 01449 766913 Who– a provider of comprehensive occupational health services Based in East Anglia we travel thorough out the UK using our mobile unit and network of professionals. The team of specialists include qualified and experienced OH practitioners ,safety specialists and other expertise as well as access to qualified occupational health physicians, counsellors, occupational hygienists, audio testers, human resource specialists and accredited training for first aid and health and safety. If you cannot find what you are looking for on this website, contact us and we will find it for you. What – Services to take care of your most valuable resource – people The Gipping Occupational Health Management system will assist you to: (opportunity to click on box that produces a tick and takes to the sub page) Select and Recruit the best Pre Employment Health Screening Manage health risks Health Assessment and surveillance Positively manage attendance Health review and promotion Act on good advice Record keeping, risk assessment, audit and review, policy development, instruction, training and information Sub pages of WHAT Select and recruit the best Pre Employment Health Screening - assessment of suitablility for employment based on findings of a completed health questionnaire in connection with the work and working conditions It is important to match the person and the job for the best performance results. We evaluate the health of the individual against the type of work and working conditions that the job involves. We work with you to consider the hazards and risks of the job to ensure that the prospective employee can safely do the work. Manage health risks Health Assessment – to find the baseline for health surveillance and confirm the contents of the completed pre employment health questionnaire. It is best practice to include this as part of the new employee induction program Health Surveillance – a health assessment specifically seeking to detect any early changes in health that may be attributable to work or interfere with the ability to perform safely. A consultation can include: Answering questions about health, lifestyle and job The measurement of height, weight, lung function and blood pressure The assessment of skin, eyesight, hearing and musculoskeletal function A urine or blood test (Optional – depending on hazard exposure and health status) Advice and recommendations about health in relation to work Positively manage attendance Health review – completed when a person’s under performance or non-attendance may be attributable to a health problem Health promotion – advice and training – arrangements can be made to provide training workshops, promotional events or individual consultations. Topics include management of stress, positive attendance, occupational health and safety awareness, manual handling and first aid. Accredit training and other topics are available. Act on good advice Record Keeping - plays an integral part of the service. Confidential Occupational Health records are maintained for each employee seen on behalf of the company. Advice is given in writing to the individual and management to ensure clear communication and evidence of duty of care. The Data Protection Act applies. Whilst it is hoped that claims are kept to a minimum, documents are written in a manner that would make a significant contribution to the management of the a claim for either party. A contribution is made to the overall risk assessment process. Risk Assessment – enables you to address health and safety issues that prevent ill health and reduce performance. Working with safety specialists and managers we make that link between health, safety, welfare and the business function. Audit and Review - to assess your existing arrangements enabling you to measure your performance and plan the best way forward Policy Development and Quality systems enables you to demonstrate pro active compliance with current health and safety legislation and set good business practice standards. When to mange occupational health issues? Pre planning services is as important as knowing that there is always someone on the other end of the telephone for advice or to prevent problems or deal with the unexpected Regular on site services enables a co-ordinated approach to managing occupational health issues. Visit schedules are developed to suit your budget as well as your business requirements. Our telephone support and advice services are available to you Monday thorough to Friday during the daytime business hours. If our lines are bus or our consultants engaged, your enquiry is dealt with speedily. Out of hours and weekend services can be arranged to meet specific requirments. Where We come to you! No hours lost travelling to appointments. We provide services on site using your premises or our Mobile Unit. Workplace visits enables us to see exactly what tasks are being undertaken and the working environment of individual employees. We can liaise directly with managers and supervisors and participate in Health and Safety meetings enabling us to understand the whole picture. On site services gives us the opportunity to really understand how your business works whilst respecting both business and people confidentiality. How by using our specialist skills and expertise Pictures of the team Our safety team of specialists include qualified and experienced OH practitioners, safety specialists and other expertise as well as access to qualified occupational health physicians, counsellors, occupational hygienists, audio testers, human resource specialists and accredited training for first aid and health and safety. The professional team is supported by a Business Co-ordinator, Secretary and Finance Director. Our out sourced team of professionals include marketing, finacne and business development. At Gipping Occupational Health we offer management and specialist services to enhance your organisation without forgetting the reason why you are in business, To maintain professional integrity and insurance cover each registered practitioner must demonstrate as satisfactory level of competence to practice. Which service is best for you – Consultancy Adhoc Services Contract services At your initial consultation we listen carefully to what you tell us and then select the best way you can make use of our resources. We follow this up with a written proposal before confirming a contract for delivery of services. Our commitment matches your commitment and we become and extension to the resources that you manage. Consultancy services are negotiated on a daily rate and are ideal to manage specific projects or cases Adhoc services allows us to supplement existing management support services and are on a daily or hourly basis Contract services provide pre-planned visits with a retainer that is available for regular and on going support. Ideal for budget control without having to consider payment every time you contact us! Why gipping occupational health ? Because we care and we know how We know that effective co-ordination of health and safety resources contributes to the overall management of your business At Gipping Occupational health every business is important and every person of value If you care about your people, people care about your business Links – delete Safety Boss, Carmel Briggs, HR Partners, FAST, Website UK and replace/add Optimum Safety Management, HR Picassio Human Resource Management Systems, Alliance Health and Safety Training, Rainbow Design, Atec Solutions, HSE