Working with asbestos poses serious health risks, including lung disease and cancer. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires that employees involved in asbestos work undergo regular medical surveillance to ensure they are fit for their roles and protected from long-term harm.

ARC Medicals provides HSE-compliant Asbestos Medicals to help employers meet their legal obligations and safeguard their workforce.

What Is an HSE Asbestos Medical?

An HSE Asbestos Medical is a comprehensive assessment for employees who work with asbestos-containing materials, including:

  • Review of occupational and exposure history
  • Physical examination focusing on respiratory and cardiovascular health
  • Lung function testing (spirometry)
  • Chest X-ray or additional imaging if indicated
  • Completion of HSE-approved medical certification forms
  • Written report with fitness-for-work recommendations

These assessments help identify early signs of asbestos-related disease and ensure workers are fit to perform their duties safely.

Who Needs HSE Asbestos Medicals?

Employees in roles such as:

  • Licensed asbestos removal or demolition
  • Maintenance and refurbishment of buildings with asbestos
  • Insulation, pipe work, or roofing where asbestos is present
  • Asbestos surveying or laboratory work involving asbestos samples

Medical surveillance is mandatory for anyone exposed to asbestos above action levels or performing licensed asbestos work.

What ARC Medicals Provides

  • HSE-compliant medicals for licensed and non-licensed asbestos work
  • Confidential reporting and documentation for employer records
  • Guidance on follow-up testing, monitoring, and workplace adjustments
  • Flexible appointments across South Wales or on-site for groups
  • Experienced occupational health physicians familiar with HSE requirements

Benefits of HSE Asbestos Medicals

  • Protect employee health and prevent long-term asbestos-related diseases
  • Ensure compliance with HSE regulations
  • Support risk assessment and health surveillance programmes
  • Early detection of respiratory or other asbestos-related conditions
  • Professional medical reporting suitable for audits and inspections

Book Your Asbestos Medical Today

ARC Medicals offers fast, reliable, and fully compliant HSE Asbestos Medicals across South Wales. Protect your workforce and meet your health surveillance obligations.

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