Safety Critical Medicals
Why do I need a medical?
It is important to be fit for work in whatever job you do. Safety Critical Medicals are in-depth medicals designed to ensure anyone who may be undertaking safety-critical tasks is fit and safe to perform their role.
These medicals are mandatory for many roles
The most common roles requiring these are:
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Drivers
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Forklift Truck Operators
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Building site workers and managers
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Working with plant machinery
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Working in confined spaces
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Hi-speed road workers
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Crane Operators
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Railway Workers
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Working at Heights
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Working in confined spaces
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Others as identified by a risk assessment process
What happens during a medical?
The medical is customised based on role and occupation, the standard components of the medical are:
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Clinical History Assessment
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Musculoskeletal Assessment (mobility)
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Vision screening (Visual acuity, Colour perception)
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Weight, height and BMI
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Hearing/Audiometry assessment
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Respiratory Health (Spirometry)
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Blood pressure, pulse & SPO2
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Urinalysis
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Dermatology
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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS/Whitefinger)
Depending on your role, additional components may be added to the medical such as:
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Drugs & Alcohol Testing
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ECG
Medical Component Breakdown
Examination | Standard Medical | Safety Critical Medical | Custom Medical |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal Details | YES | YES | YES |
I.D Check | YES | YES | YES |
Medical Questions | YES | YES | YES |
Medications | YES | YES | YES |
Clinical Observations – Resting Heartrate, Blood pressure, Oxygen Saturations (SPO2%), Height, Weight, BMI | YES | YES | YES |
Urinalysis – Glucose, Blood, proteins | YES | YES | YES |
Drinking & Smoking assessment | YES | YES | YES |
Drugs & Alcohol questions | YES | YES | YES |
Eyesight test – Snellen chart | YES | YES | YES |
Peripheral vision | YES | YES | YES |
Musculoskeletal Assessment | YES | YES | YES |
Hearing Test – Pure Tone | YES | YES | YES |
Lung function – Spirometry | - | YES | YES |
Drugs tests (Urine) | - | YES | YES |
Alcohol Breathalyzer | - | YES | YES |
Colour perception (Ishihara) | - | YES | YES |
Skin Assessment | - | YES | YES |
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) | - | YES | YES |
Grip Strength | - | YES | YES |
Chester Step Test | +£35 | +£35 | YES |
ECG | +£35 | +£35 | YES |
Lab Confirmation of Non-negative drug test results with chain of custody (+ £50 for each additional non-negative substance found) | +£100 | +£100 | YES |
Blood Tests / Vaccinations | POA** | POA** | YES |
Referrals to other healthcare services | POA*** | POA*** | YES |
The medical can take up to 1 hour and is performed at our clinic in Ilkley, Leeds (LS29 9EH)
A PDF Certificate signed by an Occupational Health Specialist is sent by email within 3 working days of the appointment
You can book online now, there is no waiting list and you can
often get appointments the same day
Book Standard Medical (£80)
Book Safety Critical Medical (£135)
Book Custom
Medical
If you have any questions or need any advice you can call us on 0113 531 4947 or email us on info@ypchealth.co.uk
Our location offers free onsite parking, we are based in Ilkley, LS29 9EH
*Please contact us with your requirements so that we can create the most effective and suitable medical to meet your needs, along with a quote.
**Please contact us if you require blood tests and/or vaccinations for the role, we can offer a quote and complete them during your medical if required.
*** There may be times when an individual may require referral to health healthcare specialists such as physiotherapy, G.P, cardiology etc. Availability and costs regarding these will be discussed prior to them being arranged
When choosing a particular medical assessment please check with your employer, health and safety representative, H.R manager etc that the medical is suitable for your needs a`s YPCHealth cannot be held responsible for an incorrect medical being conducted.
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