Periodic medicals are routine health assessments conducted at regular intervals during an employee’s tenure. These regular health assessments ensure that employees remain fit for their roles and help identify potential health risks before they escalate.
In many jurisdictions, including here in Ontario, periodic medicals are mandated for specific industries and roles. For example, workers exposed to designated substances, such as asbestos or silica, may require regular health monitoring to comply with occupational health and safety regulations. Periodic medicals help employers meet these legal obligations.
Key Components of Periodic Medicals
A typical periodic medical examination may include:
- Medical History Review: Updates on any new or existing health conditions.
- Physical Examination: Assessment of overall physical health, including vision, hearing, and cardiovascular health.
- Job-Specific Tests: Depending on the role, tests such as lung function tests, audiometry, or fitness evaluations may be conducted.
- Laboratory Tests: Blood tests or other diagnostics to screen for conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, or exposure to toxins.
Occu-Med can partner with your company to determine the required testing, or to develop a testing protocol suited to your employee’s needs. We provide periodic medical services on-site at your location.
As always, readers are welcome to contact us with any questions you may have about these medicals.