We use a general PEMA declaration form for everyone, but assess the
information against a "workplace hazard sheet" completed by the recruiting
manager. Where specific hazards are identified, the appropriate baselines,
training and continuing surveillance is arranged. This does however rely on
a manager not to just tick every box, but after training them and asking for
the risk assessments for the identified risks to ensure that they are
managed as far as reasonably practicable where the risks look suspect, they
are now on the whole completing the form accurately.
Why dont you cost out your time and the time of the individuals undergoing
the assessments, identify what is necessary under law and demonstrate that
they are spending more than necessary on the process. Identify what cost
saving activities you could be undertaking if you weren't doing the
unnecessary screening and demonstrate how this would be more beneficial to
the organisation and how it contributes to the key aims of the organisation.
Money talks - especially to finance directors!
Amanda Dowson
-----Original Message-----
From: diane romano woodward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 13 May 2003 19:27
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: health questionnaires
Don't know of any research I'm aftraid. In practice one of the organizations
I work for (an NHS trust) has one type of HQ for clerical staff and another
for medical/nursing/laboroatory and drivers (mainly to do with exposure to
chemicals and vaccinations I think. This 2 form format has evolved out of
practicality , rather than based on research..
Best wishes,
Diane
OHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Becker, Jackie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 2:17 PM
> I put this question out to the group in early April, but only received two
> responses. Can others help?
>
> I am hoping to change the current practice we have of asking every single
> prospective employee, regardless of job, to undergo the same PEM. It's
> costly and unnecessary for some to face a barrage of tests when they are
> going to be employed as a secretary, for example. This practice has been
> going on for years and no one has ever challenged it. Therefore, can
someone
> direct me to some research on this subject of PEM's as I require evidence
to
> back up my proposal for change. The industry is a manufacturing
environment.
>
> Thanks,
> Jackie Becker
> OH Advisor
> Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
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