Working at Height Medicals

Well managed work is good for you, but hazards at work can affect your health.

Working at height medical is an assessment for those who work at a height, or at risk of falling from a height.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005

According to the HSE (UK) definition, working at height is any work where a person could fall a distance above or below ground level that could cause personal injury. There is no minimum distance from the ground level.

Working at height medical involves completing questionnaires and physical examinations. Specific tests will depend on the individual. The assessment is to ensure that workers are physically and mentally fit to work at height. This is done at the start of employment and at intervals.

Well managed work is good for you, but hazards at work can affect your health.