Pre-employment Screening

Pre employment or Pre placement Screening is used to identify at the earliest opportunity those employees who may have an underlying medical condition that could impact on their ability to meet the requirements of the position they have been selected for. It also allows for the identification of any reasonable adjustment that would enable them to undertake this safely without further detriment to themselves or others, which is required by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

It should not be used as a method for excluding those with existing health conditions if the condition has no bearing on the role they will be undertaking, but should be specific and relevant to the work environment, for example it may not be appropriate to employ someone who suffers with eczema if they are going to have regular contact with a skin irritant or skin allergen.
In essence its purpose can be summarised as a method of:

• Screening candidates in - not screening them out
• Identifying any risks to prospective employees, colleagues or clients
• Identifying any support needed by the prospective employee to do the job effectively
• Iidentifying any potential disability issues, and advising on reasonable adjustment as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act
• Identifying any potential attendance problems
• Providing a base-line of health for future reference

The level of screening undertaken will vary from organisation to organisation and depend on the hazards associated with the working environment. It can take various forms, from verifying the number of days' absence with the previous employer to requiring the employee to undergo a thorough medical examination.
Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd will work with you to help you identify specific hazards and advise on the level of pre-employment screening indicated as a result of this. This could be as simple as a “paper screen” for an office worker .All our pre-employment assessments are designed specifically to meet our customers’ individual needs. We also work to Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements to ensure that you get the prompt and timely advice you require.