Harlow Occupational Health Service

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Welcome to Harlow Occupational Health Service (HOHS)

Harlow Occupational Health Service is a charity dedicated to providing independent Occupational Health advice and services to both large and small organisations in Harlow and within a 50 mile radius. Additionally through partnerships with other occupational health providers, we can cover most of the UK.

HOHS aims to provide occupational health services that are good value for money and which deliver measurable health improvements in workplaces.

HOHS are members of the Association of Group Occupational Health Services (details here) and work to their professional standards.

HOHS members enjoy services at a discounted rate. Representatives of our members make up the Board which guides and oversees HOHS.

Our Services

Our Occupational Health professionals advise employers and employees of risks to health and how best to avoid them. Our services include :

  • Training including First Aid at Work initial and requalifying courses, manual handling, resuscitation, and defibrillator training.
  • Our Travel Vaccination and Advice provides up to date information on the health precautions required for travel to any part of the world to clients and business travelers.
  • Medical Assessments by Occupational Health doctors provide accurate information on employees fitness to start or continue work. Assessments are also carried out as required under specific regulations, e.g. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, Radiation, Lead and Asbestos.
  • Pre-Employment and Recruitment Services ensure that potential employees are fit for the physical and mental demands and risks of the post. The thoroughness of the medical assessment is matched to the risks of the position, and can include health screening as required under special situations such as COSHH.
  • The HOHS Employee Support Helpline is provided by ICAS (Independent Counselling Advisory Service). We provide access to an independent employee advice and counselling service which is available to your staff and their families to provide confidential support on a range of personal issues including emotional problems, family concerns, work related worries, and stress.
  • Health Screening Our Occupational Health Advisors carry out screenings such as Audiometry, Lung Function and Skin surveillance, as required by specific legislation.
  • Health Promotion including Well Woman and Well Man clinics, Executive Medicals, and Heart Risk Screening.

Please explore our site to find out more, or Contact Us to discuss your specific requirements. Please download our price list ( 4Mb pdf ) .

News

How many First Aiders do we need ?

Find the HSe's answer here.

New testimonial

Jo has asked me to send you an email to let you know how much she enjoyed the First Aid course especially compared to other first aid courses that she has been on.
Sandra Mann
Highways & Transportation West Area Office
Essex County Council

Sick note to fit note

From 6 April 2010 the current Med 3 and Med 5 medical statements are being replaced with the new Statement of Fitness for Work.  The Department for Work and Pensions has published guidance for both employers and doctors at www.dwp.gov.uk/fitnote.


New First Aid Brochure

Our First Aid Training Prospectus details all our first aid courses and course dates.


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