In the new NHS Retention Schedule these are part of occupational health
records whose retention ranges from 3 years (standard) to 40 or 50 years
where medical surveillance and monitoring is involved (COSHH Regulations
2002 and Ionizing Radiation Regulations 1999)
Many of our records will only hold the pre employment health check.
Perhaps retention should mirror retention of the personnel record unless
the above regs. can be invoked. 75 years seems a bit long
Jim
Jim McClen
Records Manager
North Tyneside PCT
Equinox House
Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0QJ
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From: The UK Records Management mailing list
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tina Martin
Sent: 16 October 2006 09:15
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Subject: Pre-Employment Medical Assessments
Morning,
I have seen different retention timeframes for pre employment medical
assessments, one which says 75 years from date of birth and another
which
says 40 years from date of birth. I'd welcome comments/advice.
Thanks.
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