Why have a Pre-deployment or Pre-placement Medical?
Pre-deployment and pre-placement medicals are essential health screenings conducted to ensure employees are fit and prepared to perform their duties safely and effectively. These assessments are commonly required for roles in industries such as construction, offshore oil and gas, healthcare, and international assignments, where the nature of work or location poses specific health risks.
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the employee is fit to undertake a new role or be deployed at a particular location and that such undertaking will not adversely affect any existing health conditions.
What Are Pre-Deployment Medicals?
Pre-deployment medicals are health checks conducted before employees are assigned to overseas or remote locations. These assessments help identify any medical conditions that may pose a risk during deployment and confirm that the employee meets the health standards required for their destination.
What Are Pre-Placement Medicals?
Pre-placement medicals are conducted before an individual starts a new role or changes positions within an organisation. These assessments ensure the employee is medically fit for the responsibilities of their specific job.
FAQs
What would Pre-deployment or Pre-placement Medical entail?
In most cases all that may be required is a consultation, but additional testing and vaccinations may be indicated.
What information does an employer obtain following a Pre-deployment or Pre-placement Medical?
Employers will be provided with information regarding the fitness of their employees to undertake their new role or ability to work in a particular location.
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