Advice for Employees You have been referred by your manager, or HR department to Peak Occupational Health in Whaley Bridge for an Occupational Health assessment based on your company employment. We are located at 7 Market Street, Whaley Bridge High Peak sk23 7AA. The what3words are; debater.publish.escapades. This advice sheet is aimed at assisting you to understand what to expect from this appointment. Please ensure that you are fully aware of the reason for your referral to us and that you have been given the opportunity to discuss this with your manager. You will be asked to sign a consent form by your manager agreeing to this assessment. This is a routine process, but if you are not happy to be referred, you have the right to refuse your consent. Please ensure that you bring your latest Job Description with for your first appointment. Please also bring with you details and dates of any previous employment you may have undertaken, and a list of medication you are taking. You will be asked to complete a registration form at your first attendance with us. This includes your full name, address and contact telephone number. All personal details requested on this form are kept completely confidential by Peak Occupational Health. Please make sure your details are accurate and up-to-date including the name and contact details of your GP. Please note you are unable to change, or cancel your appointment personally. All appointments are made by your company as your employer. Any changes to appointments must be done through your line manager. All personal information that you impart to any member of the team at Peak Occupational Health is treated with respect, stored securely and remains completely confidential. Depending on what type of assessment you have been referred for, you may be asked to undress for an examination, or requested to assist with a relevant practical/physical test related to your appointment. If you require a chaperone, please make this clear at your appointment. All assessment results and reports provided by Peak Occupational Health are unbiased, independent and undertaken in the strictest confidence. We are not party to any internal company policing, or disciplinary process. You are entitled to read a copy of any report we produce about you and you will always be asked for your signed consent before any report about you is submitted to your manager, or company. If you do not give your consent, your report will not be sent, but your company is then allowed by law to proceed with your case following company policy, without your report. We may need to obtain further information from your GP or hospital Consultant. If this is required, we will ask for your consent to contact any third party before any request for information is made. We may suggest that you are referred to another third-party professional for further treatment. This will only take place with your agreement, consent and company engagement. You will not be charged for your appointments. Charges are made through your company as your employer. If you miss or do not attend an appointment however, you may be liable to a charge under your company rules. Peak Occupational Health is not liable for any loss of, or damage to your personal belongings whilst you are on site. Click to download

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Our Services We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of various businesses. With our expertise and dedication, we stand ready to support your business in achieving its goals while complying with HSE standards and ensuring a healthier workforce. Case Management Case Management Long Term Sickness Reviews Rehabilitation Plans Short Term Absence Assessment New And Expected Mothers At Work Manual Handling Training Learn More Clinical Assessments Clinical Assessments Physiotherapy Assessments Audiometry Assessments Spirometry Assessments New Starter Medical Assessments Qualitative Mask Fit Testing Drug and Alcohol Testing Personal Hygiene Testing for Food Preparation Learn More Health Surveillance Health Surveillance Industrial Chemical Health Checks Lone Working Assessments Confined Space Assessments Working at Heights Assessments Night Worker Assessments Fitness to Operate Forklift Trucks Display Screen Assessments Well Person Checks (Blood Pressure, BMI, Cholesterol etc) Learn More Unsure on what Occupational Health Services your business needs? See our advice section for more information on individual businesses needs, HSE requirements and a guide for Managers / Employees. Advice Contact Us At Peak Occupational Health, we value transparent communication and are always happy to help. Simply fill out the form below or contact us using the details below. Mail Email Contact@PeakOccupationalHealth.com Phone Call 01663 738686 Phone Mobile 07927 511100 Enquire about an Assessment Company Name Contact Name Email Phone Address Further information, Possible Required Assesments or Questions Submit Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in contact.

Health Surveillance Industrial Chemical Health Checks For employees who work with solvents, workplace sensitisers and metal working fluids etc. Lone Working Assessments This assessment is required as a screening tool for individuals who work on their own and who could be at risk if they have any underlying medical, physical or mental health problems. Confined Space Assessments Following a company policy, this assessment is applicable for screening any individual who may have to work in an enclosed space as part of their job role. The intention is to ensure that any individual is safe to work in this type of situation and does not have an underlying medical condition, that would pose a risk to themselves or others. Working At Heights Assessments Medical screening for individuals who work at height, is used to ensure that these workers are physically and mentally capable of performing their jobs safely and able to minimalize the risk of personal injury through falls, or injuries to others. This can mean work at height in any place where there are no formal procedures. Night Worker Assessments Under the Working Time Regulations employees who work shifts should be offered an annual assessment to ensure that their shift pattern, or permanent night work, does not have any impact on their physical and mental wellbeing. Fitness to Operate Forklift Trucks These assessments ensure that drivers of company vehicles, forklift trucks, cranes and mobile elevated platforms are medically fit to operate them. Decisions regarding medical fitness to drive will be in accordance with the latest DVLA "At a Glance" guide. This includes physical health checks, mental and emotional health checks, vision, and hearing tests in line with this guidance. This assessment also ensures company compliance with HSE statutory requirements Display Screen Assessments This ergonomic assessment is used to ensure that employees who work with display screens are protected from developing musculoskeletal injury and are routinely screened for any visual problems and underlying medical health issues, such as photo sensitive epilepsy. Well Person Checks Companies often offer these health checks as a benefit to their employees. These assessments are there to identify any unknown or underlying health problems that may affect the employee’s long-term performance at work. They can include checks for diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and cardiac risk scores. Contact Us At Peak Occupational Health, we value transparent communication and are always happy to help. Simply fill out the form below or contact us using the details below. Mail Email Contact@PeakOccupationalHealth.com Phone Call 01663 738686 Phone Mobile 07927 511100 Enquire about an Assessment Company Name Contact Name Email Phone Address Further information, Possible Required Assesments or Questions Submit Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in contact.

About Us Peak Occupational Health’s mission is to provide a trusted and reliable Occupational Health Service for all our clients, and to deliver a cost-effective, personalised service which strives to maximise and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of employees in the workplace. The Team Carolyn and Wendy have been colleagues and friends for the last 15 years, jointly providing Occupational Health and Physiotherapy services for many diverse industries in and around the High Peak. Together they have consistently delivered a highly respected and greatly appreciated service, and with their wealth of experience, they are well equipped to expand their professional services to a much wider audience. Peak Occupational Health in Whaley Bridge is therefore Wendy and Carolyn’s new and expanding business which offers quality health surveillance for small and medium sized companies, at a competitive cost. Carolyn Marks Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in Birmingham. She worked as a clinician specialising in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Rehabilitation in the NHS for 22 years. Carolyn became Therapy Services Manager at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. Alongside this, she managed her own Private Physiotherapy Practice which provided treatment rehabilitation to employees in industry. She then moved into Physiotherapy within Occupational Health in Industry and has 15 years’ extensive experience in treating patients in Manufacturing. Wendy Turner Qualified as a Registered Nurse at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Wendy then worked in the NHS for 15 years in Coronary Care, after which she transferred into training for Nursing within Occupational Health gaining 20 years extensive training and experience in both the public and private sectors within Manufacturing, and Pharmaceuticals. Some Of Our Clients

Advice Welcome to our Advice page. It is important when receiving or enquiring about Occupational Health services that all individuals understand what is required to be assessed by law, but also any rights reserved by individuals. It is also important to understand our policies and abide by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) regulations. Links to various pages of advice can be found below. Advice for Managers Advice for Employees Advice from HSE Advice for Functional Capacity Assessment Fitness-to-Work Tiers for Assessment Advice for Mask-Fit Testing Job Specific Advice The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 provide the framework for the Health Surveillance requirements in the UK. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for health surveillance vary significantly between different trades and workplace hazards. Under the HSE there are trades requiring Mandatory Health Surveillance where it is a legal requirement for these industries to ensure correct health surveillance checks for all their workers. These include; Construction and Industrial Businesses ; for example, workers using vibration tools, Asbestos workers, Stonemasons, Foundry workers and Lead workers, Employees in Chemical and Laboratory Work ; employees exposed to carcinogens (cancer producing) or mutagens (cause mutations) , or substances toxic to reproduction and those in work where they are handling biological agents. Staff in Healthcare ; Radiographers exposed to radiation, workers handling cytotoxic drugs and those at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Workers in Agriculture ; those individuals exposed to pesticides, or Zoonotic disease from sheep. Workers in General Industries ; Compressed Air workers (divers, caisson workers), workers exposed to loud noise above action level and shift workers in safety critical roles. Sensitizers are substances that can cause an allergic reaction in the lungs and/or skin after exposure. There are numerous sensitizers in existence, but once an individual is allergic to one or several of these, even a minute amount of a substance can cause a severe reaction such as Occupational Asthma, or Contact Dermatitis. All employers must provide appropriate health surveillance where there is reasonable likelihood that disease, or ill-health may occur and valid surveillance techniques exist. In addition to the list above, other industries are also recommended to undertake health surveillance checks on their workforce. If your job role is not listed, please contact Peak Occupational Health for advice.

Clinical Assessments Physiotherapy Assessments Advice on musculoskeletal related absence, including active physiotherapy treatment. Audiometry Assessments For employees exposed to noise levels above 85 decibels. Spirometry Assessments For employees working with wood dust, glues and resins, colophony, silica, flour, solvents, workplace sensitizers, mineral/cutting fluids etc. New Starter Medical Assessments It is prudent to offer New-Starter Assessments to all potential employees to ensure that any adjustments required by that individual for disability are implemented by the company, prior to them commencing work. Qualitative Mask Fit Testing This is a simple, subjective pass/fail test for respiratory protection equipment (disposable and reusable half masks) to ensure that they are fit for purpose, seal around the face and therefore protect the user from harmful dust or fumes. Drug & Alcohol Testing We can provide drug and alcohol testing (urine and breath test analysis) either for pre-employment purposes, or in response to due company concern (reasonable suspicion, or post-accident incident). We can provide this as an onsite service if required. Personal Hygiene Testing for Food Preparation These assessments involve medical tests, checking immunisation records and physical examination, to ensure that employees working in the food industry are free from conditions that can transmit food born illnesses. Contact Us At Peak Occupational Health, we value transparent communication and are always happy to help. Simply fill out the form below or contact us using the details below. Email Mail Contact@PeakOccupationalHealth.com 01663 738686 Call Phone Mobile Phone 07927 511100 Enquire about an Assessment Company Name Contact Name Email Phone Address Further information, Possible Required Assesments or Questions Submit Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in contact.

Case Management Long Term Sickness Reviews Long term sickness reviews with advice on fitness to work, timescales for returning to work and workplace adjustments. Rehabilitation Plans Supporting employees return to work as soon as possible. Short Term Absence Assessments Advice on underlying conditions which may affect health and attendance at work. New And Expected Mothers at Work Following a company Risk Assessment, this screening tool ensures the safety of pregnant women and new mothers at work. It identifies any risks from potential workplace hazards such as excessive fatigue, musculoskeletal injuries, exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust or gases. Manual Handling Training Education of employees to ensure that they practice good lifting and handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injury, especially upper limb and back problems. Training can be provided in house for up to 10 employees. Functional Capacity Assessments 1) Return-to-work advice 2) Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment 3) Detailed Fitness-to-Work Assessment 4) Full Functional Assessment of Fitness and Capacity to Work See our ADVICE section for more information. Contact Us At Peak Occupational Health, we value transparent communication and are always happy to help. Simply fill out the form below or contact us using the details below. Email Mail Contact@PeakOccupationalHealth.com 01663 738686 Call Phone Mobile Phone 07927 511100 Enquire about an Assessment Company Name Contact Name Email Phone Address Further information, Possible Required Assesments or Questions Submit Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in contact.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's____________________ Can't find what you are looking for? Fill in the form below with any other questions. How much does an Occupational Health Assessment cost? We assess each company individually, considering the type of assessments required, the number of employees, the industry they work in and their geographical location if onsite visits are requested. All these factors contribute to a final cost. How do I know what Occupational Health Assessments I need for my business? Occupational Health Assessment requirements vary from business to business. Please see our Advice pages including the HSE website, or contact us for professional advice. Do our employees' come to you, or can you come to us? Employees can be assessed at our premises, or we can come to your establishment if you offer facilities suitable to our needs. If you have over 10 employees, we are happy to travel further afield. How long does an Occupational Health Assessment take? Each Assessment varies in time depending on the type of Assessment required. We allocate an hour for most of our appointments, but some questionnaires can be completed within a short time, whilst clinical examinations may require a longer appointment. Name* Business Name* Business Email* Question* Submit Unsure on what Occupational Health Services your business needs? See our advice section for more information on individual businesses needs, HSE requirements and a guide for Managers / Employees. Advice

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