Occupational medical examinations and Health Surveillance

Health Surveillance is a fundamental pillar of workplace safety. It includes the set of medical examinations and diagnostic tests required to assess fitness for work and to monitor workers' health status in relation to specific risks, as provided for by Legislative Decree 81/2008.

What does a structured prevention system through medical examinations include?

The objective of Health Surveillance is to prevent occupational diseases, reduce accidents, and improve overall workplace well-being. The different types of medical examinations help build a structured and effective prevention system that accompanies all stages of working life. In particular, Health Surveillance includes:

• Preventive medical examinations: to assess specific fitness for work before assigning the job role.
• Periodic medical examinations: for continuous health monitoring over time.
• Examinations upon request: when symptoms potentially related to work activities are present.
• Job change examinations: to assess fitness for new risk conditions associated with a different role.
• Return-to-work examinations: after prolonged absences to ensure a safe return to work.
• Special examinations: including cases of suspected alcohol or substance use.

Who issues the fitness-for-work assessment at the end of the examinations?

At the end of each clinical assessment or diagnostic test, the Occupational Physician issues the fitness-for-work judgment. This step is essential to ensure worker safety and the company's regulatory compliance.

What is needed to define targeted Health Surveillance programs?

SAPRA Occupational Medicine offers a comprehensive service that ensures full compliance with legal requirements.
SAPRA Occupational Medicine operates as an Authorized Healthcare Provider pursuant to Tuscany Regional Law No. 51/2009 and Lombardy Regional Law No. 33/2009. The organization is certified according to the ISO 9001 Standard, guaranteeing high levels of quality and reliability in the provision of healthcare services for workplace safety.