> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 17:24:37 +0100
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Home visists
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Hi
>
> Whilst I agree with what has been said about home visits really not being
> part of OH remit, I wonder if there is one possible time when a home visit
> may be required. A lot of workers are home-based now and could conceivably
> require a work station assessment. I know that this should be organised
> initially by their manager but occasionally OH still need to get involved.
> Is this the sort of home visit anyone has been involved in? Are there any
> arguments for and against doing home-based work station assessments?
>
> However I do know of cases where home workers who live a long way from their
> OH, have sent photos of their work area to OH, so along with a telephone
> consultation, the assessment has effectively been remote.
>
> Kind regards
> Anna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tamsin
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 4:40 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Home visists
>
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>
> On 17 May 2012, at 18:15, Hazel Archer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > Yes in my role there are occasions where home visits are required. I also
> > am accompanied by Human Resources personnel. I usually ask if they would
> > like to talk to me privately initially but most are quite happy to speak
> > openly about their condition with Human Resources present. Generally it is
> > more about how it impacts on their ability to perform in their role than
> > in depth discussion about their illness/condition. We cover a huge area so
> > it is not always possible for people to travel to attend on site. I would
> > never see someone in their home without an escort. As an alternative I
> > have on occasions met someone in a café near where they live if they do
> > not wish to see Human Resources. This has worked well but Human Resources
> > still need to be involved at some stage.
> >
> > Home visits are usually long term sick and nearing a decision to made
> > about their employment hence Human Resources involvement.
> >
> > Cheers H
> >
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> > From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of Stephanie Foster
> > Sent: 17 May 2012 14:59
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Home visists
> >
> > Dear All
> > Previuos OHA's in my role have attended home visits accompanied by
> > personnel if an individual cannot attend site. I personaly have concerns
> > about this due to confidentiality. Plus in some instances it rienforces
> > the "sick role". Where possible I do telephone consultations but sometimes
> > you need to see the white of there eyes if you know what I mean.
> > What does everyone else think and what suggestions do yo have as
> > alternatives.
> >
> > Look forward to your answers.
> >
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