Durham County Council Occupational Health Services

Services and fees April 2016 – March 2017

Our Services Our cost

Asbestos Worker Medicals (Licensed) £84

Asbestos Worker Medicals (Non Licensed) £50

Health Surveillance We can advise on compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and best practice,

in addition to providing statutory health surveillance including:

• Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) Assessments as required by the

Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005:

Initial or Baseline Assessment by Specialist Nurse Practitioner Tier 1

Annual Postal Questionnaire by Specialist Nurse Practitioner Tier 2

Clinical Assessment by Specialist Nurse Practitioner Tier 3

Assessment by OH Physician Tier 4

Further referral for standardized testing can be arranged by DCC OHS Tier 5

Where considered to be useful

£40

£15

£40

£130

Price on

application

DCC Occupational Health Service (DCC OHS) is a

SEQOHS accredited service, which has a well-

established professional team of Occupational

Health Physicians and Specialist Nurse

Practitioners who provide occupational health

services to a variety of organisations across the

region.

A wide range of services are available to ensure

the health and fitness of your employees as well as

making sure you comply with health related

legislation. These are offered as either combined

bespoke packages, tailored to your needs, or

To discuss your individual

requirements please contact:

DCC Occupational Health Service

03000 268 999

occhealthadmin@durham.gov.uk

Prices are negotiable for bespoke packages

Our costs are based on individual employee

assessments, carried out at DCC OHS in Durham

Many of the services can be delivered on your

premises (minimum quantities may apply)

We have the expertise, commitment and Capability

to deliver a wide range of services to you

Our Services Our cost

Health Surveillance continued

• Hearing Conservation – Questionnaire and Audiogram (hearing test) carried out by

Specialist Nurse Practitioner in accordance with the requirements of the Control of

Noise at Work Regulations 2005

£40

• Respiratory Health Surveillance – Respiratory questionnaire and lung function test

carried out by Specialist Nurse Practitioner. As required where workers are

exposed to listed agents or hazardous substances under the Control of Substances

Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

£40

• Skin Surveillance – Workers can be at risk of developing skin conditions or

infections. In some circumstances skin health inspections can be required. DCC

OHS can also offer training packages (toolbox talks) for workers and supervisors to

educate them on the risks and preventative measures

Where health concerns are identified in relation to any of the above further

appointments can be arranged with a qualified Occupational Health Physician

(MFOM).

Price on

application

£80

Fitness to Work Health Assessments

• Pre-employment/Pre-placement Assessments – following a job offer, DCC OHS

can provide assessments and advice on fitness/suitability for work and reasonable

adjustments in accordance with relevant employment legislation such as the

Equality Act 2010. Questionnaire and subsequent telephone consultation with

Specialist Nurse Practitioner where required.

• Night Worker Assessments – Working Time Regulations 1998 require night

workers to be offered health assessments. Above assessments include questionnaire screening and subsequent telephone

consultation as required

Where health concerns are identified in relation to any of the above further appointments

can be arranged with a qualified Occupational Health Physician (MFOM)

£25

+ VAT

£25

£80

• Construction Plant Operator Fitness Medicals – by Specialist Nurse Practitioners.

In accordance with the guidance contained in ‘Good Practice Guide, Medical

Fitness to operate Construction Plant’ Strategic Forum for Construction

£60

• Confined Space Fitness Assessments (including Wearers of Breathing Apparatus)

o Requirements to be agreed, based on risk assessments in accordance with the

Confined Spaces Regulations 1997

Price on

application

• Work Place Assessments – Specialist Nurse Practitioners can visit the work place

and carry out an individual risk assessment including the provision of a detailed

report on suitable accommodations/recommendations. This includes advice on

disability and reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments

£60

+ VAT (plus

mileage

costs)

Our Services Our cost

Occupational Immunisation

Where identified by risk

assessment an appointment with

a Specialist Nurse Practitioner

can be offered to discuss appropriate

immunization programmes and to advise

on inoculation injuries, such as a sharps

injury from a discarded needle.

Advice on the risk assessment process

and recommended programmes for

employees can also be provided.

£25

£40

£50

£27

£15

£28

£20

£20

£20

Price on

application

Case Management/Referrals – Occupational Health Physician (OHP)

Individuals can be referred to DCC OHS for advice on a range of health issues affecting work,

including Sickness Absence. Consultations will be arranged with an Occupational Health

Physician. A report detailing workplace advice will be provided to the referring manager

within the scope of professional ethical boundaries.

£200

Physiotherapy Advice Treatment

Physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment can be arranged.

Price on

application

‘Face to Face’ Counselling and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

‘Face to Face’ psychological support can be arranged for workers as appropriate following

initial clinical assessment.

Price on

application

Ill Health Retirement Applications

Formulation and submission of ill health early retirement applications under the

appropriate pension scheme.

Price on

application

Health Promotion Services

A range of tailored health promotion materials and information can be provided as agreed

following discussion.

Price on

application

Presentations/Training Modules

Presentations can be arranged on a range of topics tailored to the needs of your

organization, such as:

• Back Care

• Skin Care

• Management of Sickness Absence

• Stress Management

Price on

application

Immunisations:

• Hepatitis B Per single dose:

• Hepatitis A Per single dose:

• Varicella Per dose:

• MMR (Priorix) Per dose:

• Influenza Annual dose:

Laboratory blood tests:

• Hepatitis B

• Varicella

• Rubella

• Measles

• Gamma Interferon

(Quantiferon Gold Test)