Problem

An engineering company in Coalville required travel medicals for staff who were going to work in Hong Kong for periods of 6 weeks or more. The company wanted to ensure they were fit for both travel and work in a hot climate. WorkFuture were asked to assess the individual engineers to determine if they were fit to travel and to provide guidance on working in a hot climate.

Solution

The Occupational Health Nurse provided an on-site clinic to undertake the travel medicals. Workfuture also advised the company to ensure all their health surveillance was up to date as despite being indicated by their risk assessments, they did not have a programme of health surveillance in place. WorkFuture carried out both the travel medicals and health surveillance, which included hearing, breathing and skin examinations on the same day to minimise any disruption to production.

The company is now compliant with H&S regulations and can be reassured that the measures they have in place are protecting the health of their employees. The engineers are pleased that the company is looking after their health and value their employer as a good place to work.

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Problem

A mining company in Australia wanted to recruit miners from the UK to work in the burgeoning mining industry in Australia. However, the company wanted to ensure that any potential employee would be fit and well enough to undertake the work once they arrived. In Australia, the mining company put new employees through a rigorous testing procedure and were looking to implement a similar system in the UK

Solution

WorkFuture Ltd was selected to provide the Functional Capacity Assessments in conjunction with JobFit Systems Australia to assess the fitness and capacity of individuals before they were accepted to work in Australia. The testing includes strength, fitness, working postures, lifting and carrying ability. The fitness assessment was part of wider medical assessment to help identify if the individuals have the capacity to do the work required without posing a risk of injury to themselves.

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Health Surveillance for Employees

A timber company needed to comply with H&S regulations and provide Surveillance tests for employees exposed to risks at work. The employees were exposed to noise, vibration and chemicals so needed to be screened for breathing, hearing, and skin problems as well as Hand Arm Vibration for those working with vibrating tools. WorkFuture Ltd undertook the surveillance with specialist nurse trained in hand Arm Vibration assessment. The company was able to demonstrate to the HSE that they had complied with the H&S regulations and managing the health of their employees safely.

Greenwood Academies Trust Wellbeing & Massage Event

To celebrate the completion of a new building and to thank the staff for all their patience during the upheaval Greenwood Academies Trust rewarded their staff with a Workplace Wellbeing Event. WorkFuture Ltd provided the staff with the chance to relax and unwind with a workplace massage by two dedicated Wellbeing Therapists and to learn ways to work more comfortably under professional guidance.