Occupational Health Consultant
Get in touchAt Occupational Health Consultant, we provide expert workplace health services that support both employers and employees.
Our role is to assess how work affects health and how health affects work, helping organisations meet legal responsibilities while promoting a safe, healthy, and productive workforce.
By offering tailored advice, assessments, and health surveillance, we ensure businesses comply with UK regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH, and the Equality Act 2010.
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What Is an Occupational Health Consultant?
An occupational health consultant is a specialist who provides independent medical advice and workplace health solutions.
They assess employees’ fitness for work, monitor health risks, and advise employers on adjustments, compliance, and best practices.
Their expertise covers a wide range of services, including management referrals, health surveillance, wellbeing programmes, and statutory medicals.
This support helps organisations make informed, fair, and legally compliant decisions about staff health.
Why Should Employers Use an Occupational Health Consultant?
Workplace health issues can be complex, involving medical, legal, and business considerations.
An occupational health consultant provides impartial advice that protects employees while reducing risks for employers.
They help identify health risks early, prevent illness, and ensure compliance with regulations.
This approach reduces sickness absence, supports productivity, and demonstrates an employer’s duty of care.
What Services Do You Provide as Occupational Health Consultants?
At Occupational Health Consultant, we deliver a wide range of services tailored to business needs.
These include pre-employment and fitness-for-work medicals, management referrals, return-to-work assessments, health surveillance (such as for asbestos, silica, noise, or COSHH substances), and wellbeing programmes.
We also provide statutory medicals, such as HGV, lead, and ionising radiation assessments.
Our consultancy services ensure businesses remain compliant while protecting employee health.
What Are the Benefits of Using an Occupational Health Consultant?
Employers benefit from occupational health consultancy in several ways.
Key benefits include:
Access to independent, specialist medical advice.
Support with managing employee health and workplace risks.
Reduced sickness absence and improved productivity.
Compliance with UK health and safety and equality legislation.
Tailored recommendations to suit the needs of the organisation.
How Much Do Occupational Health Consultant Services Cost?
Individual assessments, such as management referrals, typically start from £95 to £250.
Health surveillance programmes usually range from £45 to £150 per employee per year.
The cost depends on the type of service required, the number of employees, and whether services are delivered onsite or in a clinic.
For businesses requiring ongoing support, annual consultancy contracts are often the most cost-effective option.
Are Occupational Health Assessments Confidential?
All assessments carried out by occupational health consultants are strictly confidential.
Employers do not receive detailed medical information.
Instead, they are provided with a report confirming whether the employee is fit for work, fit with restrictions, or unfit.
This ensures employee privacy while allowing employers to act on professional, work-focused advice.
How Do Occupational Health Consultants Help with Legal Compliance?
Employers have legal responsibilities under UK health and safety law to protect staff from workplace risks.
An occupational health consultant ensures compliance by carrying out health surveillance, recommending reasonable adjustments, and advising on safe systems of work.
This reduces the risk of legal claims, regulatory enforcement, and reputational damage.
It also reassures employees that their well-being is taken seriously.
When Should an Employer Refer an Employee to Occupational Health?
Employers should consider referring an employee when health issues are impacting their ability to work or when work conditions may be affecting their health.
This could include repeated sickness absence, long-term absence, or concerns about an employee’s ability to carry out their role safely.
Referrals are also appropriate when adjustments may be required under the Equality Act 2010, for example, for mental health conditions or long-term illnesses.
An occupational health consultant provides impartial advice to support both the employer and employee in these situations.
Can Occupational Health Consultants Help with Mental Health in the Workplace?
Occupational health consultants provide essential support for employees experiencing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
They assess how mental health is affecting work, recommend adjustments, and support return-to-work planning.
Consultants can also help employers develop proactive wellbeing strategies, such as stress risk assessments and mental health awareness training.
This ensures both legal compliance and a positive workplace culture.
Do Occupational Health Consultants Work with All Industries?
Occupational health consultants support businesses across all sectors, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare, education, transport, and office-based environments.
Different industries face different risks, such as dust, chemicals, noise, or psychosocial hazards.
Our services are tailored to the specific needs of each organisation, ensuring relevant and practical advice.
This flexibility allows us to support small businesses as well as large, multi-site employers.
How Quickly Can an Occupational Health Consultant Provide Support?
The timescale depends on the type of service required.
Management referrals and assessments can often be arranged within a few days, helping employers make timely HR decisions.
Larger health surveillance programmes may require advance scheduling, particularly if multiple employees need to be assessed on-site.
At Occupational Health Consultant, we offer flexible appointment options to minimise disruption to businesses.
What Happens After an Occupational Health Consultation?
After an assessment, the consultant prepares a professional, work-focused report for the employer.
This report outlines whether the employee is fit for work, fit with adjustments, or currently unfit, and includes practical recommendations.
Adjustments might include modified duties, flexible hours, or phased return-to-work plans.
The aim is to support the employee while ensuring the employer can manage risks responsibly.
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At Occupational Health Consultant, we deliver trusted, independent occupational health services that protect employees, reduce absence, and help businesses meet their legal responsibilities.
With tailored assessments, health surveillance, and expert consultancy, we provide the guidance organisations need to thrive.
Contact an Occupational Health Consultant today to discuss your workplace health needs and arrange tailored occupational health support.