Pre Employment Health Questionnaires
About 5-10% of all new joiners will have some medical complication. A Pre Employment Health Questionnaire (“PEHQ”) helps you identify health problems early on and protect those with issues such as diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension etc.
You also protect yourself. Under the Disability Discrimination Act, it is required that employers are aware of an employee’s disability and make appropriate adjustments to their working environment. A PEHQ is the most cost effective way for you to meet your obligations in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Typically, an offer of employment will be subject to a medical review. The applicant will complete the PEHQ and send it directly to us. We review the PEHQ and within 48 hours either issue a ‘certificate of fitness’ or recommend any action as a result of their assessment. For employers hiring many people on short notice, alternative structures can be put in place.
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