What Are Occupational Health Advisors?
Unlike GP’s, who are focused on diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Occupational Health Advisors are specialists that deal with the ill-effects of work on the health of employees and the impact that ill-health can have on an individual’s to carry out their job. They’re qualified to deal with a vast range of workplace issues and will provide a more thorough assessment than a GP including visiting your business premises. With regard qualifications some will be qualified Doctors whilst others will have a nursing background. You will also find some Occupational Health Advisors that have chosen to specialise in specific areas such as stress or ergonomics.
Advantages of Occupational Health Advisors
- they are specialists in work-place ill-health issues
- they can provide impartial advice on an employee
- they can provide a more in-depth medical assessment
- they can visit you at your business premises
When you refer an employee to Occupational Health they may seek further information from the employees GP or specialist to assist with their assessment.
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It can be complex, costly and time-consuming to manage employees. Kea HR is the helping hand you need to save time, reduce costs and protect your business. The Kea HR Advice Service enables you to make fully informed decisions that are right for your business! So, you can be confident you can deal with whatever situation arises without losing focus on your core business.
HR doesn’t need to bureaucratic, but it does need doing otherwise you risk receiving time-consuming and expensive claims against your business.
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