Roles of Occupational Health Team

  • Assessment of individuals at pre-employment medicals.
  • Advice on an individual’s fitness for work.
  • Advice on suitable employment for individuals returning to work following illness or accident.
  • Provision of information, instruction and training on work related health issues.
  • Recommendation on work-related health surveillance and ill-health issues.
  • Guidance and assistance to managers to ensure processes are designed and procedures implemented to minimise the risk to employees’ health.
  • Management and administration of Injury on duty (IOD)
  • Organise the training of staff First aiders ,and the supply and replenishment of first aid boxes on campus
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
  • Advice to Health, & Safety and Staff Committees within the university.
  • Interpretation of relevant legislation.
  • Assisting in the development of university policies, standards and systems.

STAFF WELLNESS

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