The answer is "it all depends".
It depends, in part, on the nature of the activities taking place within
the working environment and whether any of them present risks to health
which are subject to mandatory health surveillance under COSHH [look at
Regs 11[1] and 11[2] or other legislation [for example: the Control of Lead
at Work Regulations - but please note, this is not meant to be an
exhaustive list].
Don't forget also the application of the Management of Health & Safety at
Work Regns 1999, which can encompass other health surveillance issues such
as HAVS and noise.
The requirement is for "suitable" health surveillance and, other
than 'appointed doctors'[e.g. for lead exposures or for diving] it doesn't
prescribe who should carry out the surveillance. An OHN could do this
work, and simply have access to an OHP for referrals, etc.
Why not get in touch with your local HSE office and talk to EMAS and get
their advice?
You cold also get in touch with other member companies within the
Trelleborg Group [I'm thinking of Trowbridge] to find out what they do.
Dennis M
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