I would think that the two trained nurses working under written procedures
agreed by a specialist in occupational health/medicine would be more ethical
than the HR staff doing it.
I think what you need to consider is that people sometimes undertake duties
which on the face of it appear quite reasonable but they are undertaking
them with "unconscious incompetence". When people dont know what they dont
know, they are more dangerous than people who know what they dont know and
are happy to seek assistance from a competent supervisor.
Amanda D
-----Original Message-----
From: Kennie Adeoye [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 July 2003 17:15
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Pre-employment questionnaires
We do not have an OH dept, we at the moment using an independent medical
advisor, but I do believe HR can open all PEQ and make referrals where
necessary (possibly under the guidance of a medical practitioner)and where
in doubt they refer.
Is it necessary to refer all PEQ? Scenario: With a past medical history of
a fracture and is seeking to work as an adm. support staff, do they require
a sound judgment on their fitness for that post?. Is the advise here to
refer everyone who complete the PEQ? I will appreciate some advice.
We have two Registered nurses and although they are not Occ.health
qualified, the main issues here is are they competent to make that decision.
Kennie
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