Employee Health Management

Occupational health can reduce employee absence by identifying health issues early, providing timely interventions, and facilitating return-to-work programmes. By addressing health concerns proactively, employees are less likely to experience prolonged absences due to illness or injury, ultimately leading to improved workforce attendance and productivity.

Occupational health plays a critical role in workplace safety by assessing potential hazards, providing guidance on risk management, and implementing health surveillance programmes. By ensuring that employees are fit for work and that workplace conditions are safe, occupational health helps to prevent accidents and injuries, fostering a safer work environment.

Confidentiality in occupational health is paramount. All employee health information is treated with strict confidentiality, and only relevant details are shared with employers when necessary. Occupational health professionals adhere to legal and ethical standards to ensure that employees' privacy is protected throughout the assessment and treatment process.

Employers should consider referring an employee to occupational health when there are concerns about their health affecting their ability to work, when an employee has been absent for an extended period, or when specific workplace assessments are required. Referrals can also be made for health surveillance or when implementing return-to-work plans.