Why Are Asbestos Medicals Required?
Health surveillance helps detect early signs of asbestos-related diseases, allowing timely intervention and ongoing protection. Employers must also maintain a Health Record for every asbestos worker.
Who Needs an Asbestos Medical?
Asbestos medicals are required for workers involved in:
✅ Licensed asbestos removal and demolition
✅ Notifiable non-licensed asbestos work
✅ Activities with potential airborne fibre exposure
This includes construction workers, roofers, maintenance teams, industrial plant workers, and environmental contractors.
Who Can Perform the Asbestos Medical?
• Notifiable Non Licensed Work → A GMC-registered doctor
• Licensed asbestos work → A HSE Appointed Doctor
Our medicals are carried out by HSE-appointed doctors, ensuring full legal compliance.
What Does the Asbestos Medical Include?
- Medical questionnaire: employment, medical + smoking history
- Focused heart and lung examination
- Lung function test (spirometry)
- Review of exposure risk and symptoms
Results are normally provided on the day.
How Often Are Medicals Required?
- Licensed work: every 2 years
- Non-licensed notifiable work: every 3 years
A medical certificate of surveillance is issued to both the worker and employer. No confidential medical details are disclosed.
Benefits of Asbestos Health Surveillance
✔ Legal compliance with HSE regulations
✔ Early detection of asbestos-related illness
✔ Better worker protection and risk control
✔ Peace of mind for employers and employees
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