thanks patrick
sorry for the confusion --- i am not talking about renewal of licence i am looking at drivers who are being investigated, such as those who have had absence with chest pain or planning to return following surgery or having musculoskeletal absence.
Currently i write to the GPs confirming the individual is fit to drive an LGV. this is not ideal as we all know how long we can wait for reports.
i too will be looking at continuing using GP for licence renewals. i am searching for existing working policies ...its that wheel invention thing again.
jacqui
The company I work for has a number of HGV drivers. I have only been
here 7 months and I haven't seen routine checks on HGV drivers as a
priority yet. Historically most drivers went to their GP for renewal of
HGV licence although some saw our OH doctor. My experience is that a GP
is better placed to perform the renewal since they should have the
employee's previous medical records, and this will be the policy I will
be pursuing.
I would be interested to have a copy of your policy for loss of licence.
This will potentially be an issue.
While on the subject, if an HGV driver has a licence suspended due to a
medical condition which is under investigation, would it normally mean
they cannot drive a car or is this at the discretion of the Doctor/DVLC?
Cheers
Paddy Lorenzen
Occupational Health Manager
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From: Jacqui Livock [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 12 May 2004 21:55
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Subject: LGV drivers
hi all
i work in a company which has recently 'encompassed' a distribution
company. does anyone have any policies etc on LGV drivers either pre
employment or following absence they wish to share, currently the
company
has a policy in place for 'loss of licence'.
currently i have to rely on GP's identifying that a person is fit to
drive
LGV's and i wondered if that was common throughout OH.
jacqui
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