Building Health Ltd is an award winning occupational health provider working for the construction and allied industries.
We are accredited by SEQOHS and we have particular expertise in fitness for work assessments, health surveillance and biological monitoring.
We also offer a same day service for urgent fitness to work assessments.
Fit for work and comply with the law
Meeting contractual requirements can make you ready to win business
Helping you meet regulations
Ensuring that all your staff are able and certified to work, with all the correct checks in place
Assisting with long term absences
Helping resolve long term issues to get all employees back in the workplace
Promoting healthy lifestyles
Healthy workers make for a stronger workforce – providing lifestyle advice
In Safe Hands
Specialist occupational health services in the construction industry
Why Choose Building Health?
We are a nurse-led team of occupational health professionals who are passionate about providing a high quality and prompt service to our clients. We do not currently use occupational health technicians, all our services are delivered by nurses.
"Building Health has provided a friendly, prompt and professional service. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services, the company wide screening program we have implemented has had a positive effect on morale."
"We have been using Building Health for over 5 years for last minute fitness for safety critical work medicals. They normally offer appointments very fast at their office in Blackheath. This is crucial for us to get our workers onto site. Fully recommended."
"Quick, efficient service, excellent communication, and prompt certificates."
Stuart Scott
Office Manager
Argent Demolition Ltd
- Qualified and Certified A service from staff that are qualified and experienced, and a SEQOHS accredited provider.
- Saving you money A value price structure for a service which will save money in the long term.
- Legally Compliant We will ensure you are legally compliant with relevant health and safety legislation.
- Trusted We have been supplying occupational health services to a wide range of clients for over 15 years.
What do we offer?
Building Health offers many different services to aid in your business compliance with health and safety regulations. We offer a range of services to help you meet your legal obligations and to keep your staff safe and healthy.
Full health history
- We take a full health history to check you are fit for safety critical work. This includes height, weight, prescribed drugs, allergies and lifestyle.
Blood pressure check
- Blood pressure is taken manually and appropriate advice given.
Audiometry
- Checking your workers meet the standard for hearing, and if not then we provide appropriate advice.
Vision Screening
- We check peripheral vision, colour vision, eyesight in both eyes, including near and distance. If you need reading glasses we will give them to you. If you need glasses for distance we send you to the optician.
Health surveillance for respiratory and skin disease
- Questions about symptoms and a lung function test and skin inspection. All in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
Health surveillance for hand arm vibration syndrome
- Tier 1, 2 or 3 surveillance. All in accordance with the Control of Vibration Regulations.
Health monitoring for musculoskeletal disorders
- History of symptoms to monitor for musculoskeletal disorders. Lots of advice on prevention.
Health surveillance for noise induced hearing loss
- Ear examination and hearing test. Lots of health promotion. All in accordance with the Noise at Work Regulations.
Tailor made health promotion
- We offer tailor made health promotion activities. We have given lorry drivers healthy breakfasts and pedometers, given out sun cream in hot weather and drop in sessions for staff to come and talk about specific health issues. These can be delivered in line with national initiatives such as Mens Health Week or according to your need.
Management Referrals
- There are situations when you need to refer a member of staff to us. This may be to manage absence or following an accident at work. Early intervention can help prevent staff being absent due to ill health. We can also see staff after an accident at work. You will need to complete a management referral form and we make arrangements to see the staff member. You recieve a report within 3 days.