Services
We advise managers and employees on health related matters which effect employees work.
Professional standards including confidentiality
The Occupational Health (OH) practitioners are governed by strict confidentiality and codes of conduct.
Referral advice
Advice and guidance for managers and employees regarding referral to OH by managers and by self referral.
Attendance management
- Return to work strategies (phased return info)
Statutory health surveillance
Under certain circumstances, staff may require health surveillance which the OHU undertake.
- Lung function testing
- Skin surveillance
- Audiometry testing
- Night/shift worker screening/assessments
- Radiation medicals
- Asbestos medicals
Vaccinations
Since the University of Edinburgh implemented its Coronavirus contingency plan, the Occupational Health Service (OHS) has been operating with personnel working remotely from home and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
As a result we are currently offering limited appointments for Travel and Hepatitis B vaccinations. Please contact Occupational.Health@ed.ac.uk to arrange an appointment if required.
For further information, please see the links below;
Policy and guidance development and advice
The OHU is involved in various Policy and guidance development throughout the University, especially in conjunction with Human Resources.
Occupational ill health reporting
Any employee who feels he / she is suffering from a health problem which may be work related, should contact the Occupational Health Unit to discuss the problem.
Vision screening
The OHU no longer undertakes vision screening for minibus drivers or DSE use. Please see the following links for guidance.
Training
Various training and participation in training is carried out by Advisers including (but not limited to):
- training for managers in effective referral
- SCOTPIL training
- induction or welcome days
- guidance on certain medical conditions
- mental health awareness training for managers
Please contact your manager or the HR Department for attendance at these courses.
Participation in Health and Safety Committee
The Occupational Health Manager sits on the University Health and Safety Committee.
University Health and Safety Committee
The OHU is involved in various Policy and guidance development throughout the University, especially in conjunction with Human Resources.
Feedback
Satisfaction survey
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