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Hi,

 

One thought may be to introduce a paper screen, based on the HSE guidelines for fork lift truck drivers, (which is based on the DVLA standards - "At a glance")  so you at least have a standard to use and hopefully if you come across any problems  from the paper screen, you can then see them if appropriate.

 

Having done this previously, at least I was aware of those with declared medical conditions and was able to advise accordingly. I also provided drivers with a form, listing many of these conditions and advising them to contact me, if they developed them in the future, which surprisingly many did.

 

Good luck Suzanne 

 

On 09/01/2008, Andy Heslop <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Dear list,

Happy New Year to you all.

I've been asked to look into the possibility of providing some sort of
paper screening tool for new drivers within our business. These would be
lone drivers driving supermarket delivery vans on either a full-time or
regular basis and may be directly employed into the position or moved from
other areas of the business into the position. It would also
encompass "occasional" drivers - managers who may perform the task half a
dozen times a year.

We have never had an issue before, relying on the standard pre-employment
screening process. The request was raised after a diabetic employee was
transferred into the position, missed a few meal breaks and ran into
significant problems. Due to the very heavy physical demands of the job,
we have also experienced several issues with employees presenting with
MSDs, having thought they were going into a cushy little driving job -
soon realising what a mistake they'd made!

I am aware that, due to the size of the vehicles in question, there is no
statutory requirement for any form of "medical", but was wonddering if
anyone else had set up any sort of screening for this type of driver? Any
advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Would such a service be of benefit or, am I creating work for the sake of
being seen to be doing something? Due to the peripatetic nature of our
service I would be reluctant to offer anything other than a paper
screening service at this stage.

Regards,

Andy.

PS. I too am getting two copies of each email posted to the site.

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