Occupational Health Skin Surveillance
Our skin surveillance tests for business are available across the United Kingdom, providing the ability to check and protect the skin health of your employees.
What is Skin Surveillance?
Flex Health offers a full suite of occupational health services, and skin assessments and tests are a key part of that. If your team work in locations or with chemicals that may be hazardous for their skin, you have a legal obligation under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations to keep them safe. A skin screening regimen is a key part of that. From assessment to guidelines, Flex Health offers a cost-effective solution to help you protect your team.
Skin Surveillance services we offer
Flex Health can work closely with you or your representative to ensure that you are not only meeting your legal duties under the law but also putting the health and safety of your staff first. Our trained health professionals will carry out a questionnaire with your employees and will then examine their skin to search for any abnormalities related to the workplace. If there are any concerns, we can refer employees to their GP.
Additionally, we can provide consultation for workplace guidance and establishing best practice, and we can conduct screening for new employees, to establish a skin-health baseline before they take up their role.
Our approach to Skin Surveillance
At Flex Health, our services are designed to give you all the occupational health support your business requires, including skin surveillance tests that put your mind at rest and provide the expertise needed to meet your legal obligations. We offer a discreet, professional service carried out by trained health professionals with expertise in skin issues, who will be able to identify issues from dermatitis to skin cancer, irritations to contact allergies. If you have any questions about what you need to do and how the testing process works, we’d love to answer them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is skin surveillance?
Skin surveillance involves regular checks to detect early signs of work-related skin conditions or skin cancer. It helps identify issues caused by exposure to chemicals, dusts or irritants in the workplace.
What are the benefits of skin surveillance tests for businesses?
Skin surveillance helps businesses protect employees, reduce absence due to skin conditions and comply with health and safety regulations. Early detection of issues like dermatitis ensures prompt treatment and prevention.
What businesses should run skin surveillance tests?
Businesses where employees are exposed to chemicals, UV radiation or irritants should conduct skin surveillance. This includes, but isn’t limited tom construction, healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning and outdoor work industries.
What does a skin surveillance test include?
A skin surveillance test involves a questionnaire and a professional skin assessment, checking for signs of irritation, allergies or abnormal skin changes. Recommendations for prevention, treatment and workplace improvements may also be provided.
