Conducting new starter medical assessments offers significant advantages for both employees and employers, helping ensure a safe, healthy, and productive workforce.
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✔ Establish a Health Baseline: Carry out an initial assessment before the employee is exposed to any workplace hazards, creating a clear baseline for ongoing health monitoring.

✔ Verify Medical Fitness: Determine whether the employee is medically fit to perform the duties of their role and ensure that the job will not adversely affect their health or worsen any existing conditions.

✔ Identify Necessary Job Adjustments: Highlight and recommend any adjustments or accommodations required to enable the employee to perform their role safely and effectively.

✔ Provide Expert Medical Advice: Offer guidance and recommendations to reduce or eliminate any identified health risks, supporting both employee wellbeing and organisational safety.

These assessments are recommended for certain roles involving physical exertion or exposure to noise, dust, or other occupational hazards. They help employers meet statutory health surveillance and fitness-for-work standards, ensuring every candidate is medically fit for their intended role.