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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pre-placement questionnaire?
A Pre-Placement Questionnaire helps identify any health-related issues that may prevent new employees from carrying out their role safely and effectively. Understanding this then helps the employer make adjustments to enable the employee to meet the demands and risks of the job. PPQ’s should be reviewed by a Medical Professional.
Can my employer make me fill out a health questionnaire?
An employer can ask a job candidate to complete a medical questionnaire, but only after they have made the candidate a job offer and only if the content of the questionnaire complies with data protection requirements.
Is a PPQ the same as Baseline Health Surveillance?
Baseline Health Surveillance are the tests, such hearing test, skin check, respiratory tests etc. which have been determined by your Company Risk Assessment to be required for specific roles. These should be done at the start of employment and will be continued, if required throughout the employment. A Clinician will review the results to ensure any health conditions are not being affected by the role, the role is not making someone sick and to ensure the Company Control measures for the role are working.
Can I ask employees about their medical?
Employers cannot request that an employee discloses information about any health conditions that arise during employment. Employees might choose to volunteer information, and if they do then the employer is required to make reasonable adjustments to support the employee in their work
Why are pre-placement questionnaires so important?
Ensures work place adjustments are in place for an employee and ignorance of any health conditions is no defence if an employer fails to make adjustments.