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Occupational Health Services
Opus Occupational Health Services cover health surveillance, driver medicals, and fitness to work assessments. Every test is delivered on-site by specialist-trained technicians who understand your sector. Book a single test, or let us manage your surveillance programme year-round.
Most providers test and leave. We offer what comes next.
Good occupational health catches illness early, keeps workers fit for duty, and stands up under HSE inspection.
Every Opus booking delivers a consolidated report with names, outcomes, and certificates. Follow-up sessions, Fitness to Work letters, and Occupational Health Advisor referrals are offered when results call for them.
Find the Occupational Health service you need
HAVS assessment
Tiered assessment for workers using vibrating tools, Tier 1 screening through Tier 4 referral.
Skin surveillance
Regular skin checks for workers in contact with chemicals, oils, cutting fluids, or wet work.
Fitness to work medicals
Full medicals, Health Surveillance Medicals, and Fitness to Work Certificates and Letters.
Face fit testing (RPE)
Technical validation that tight-fitting RPE seals correctly for each individual wearer.
Musculoskeletal assessment
Proactive assessment for manual handling, repetitive tasks, and sustained physical postures.
Isocyanate testing
Urine analysis for workers exposed to isocyanates in spray painting or foam manufacturing.
Vision and colour vision testing
Screening for safety-critical roles requiring accurate visual acuity or colour discrimination.
Glucose and blood pressure screening
Targeted screening where sudden impairment could pose a safety risk at work.
What poor occupational health actually costs
1.9M
Working people in Britain with a work-related illness
511,000
Workers with a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
40.1M
Working days lost to work-related illness and injury
Source: HSE (Great Britain, 2024/25)
Why businesses choose Opus
Specialist-led, on-site, clinically supported.
Specialist-trained technicians
Our Occupational Health Technicians are trained in audiology, spirometry, HAVS screening, dermatology, and face fit testing. When a case needs clinical escalation, Occupational Health Advisors and Physicians are available to refer into. The structure is there before you need it.
On-site delivery
Testing happens at your premises. Factory floors, warehouses, yards - not a clinic your employees have to travel to. We work around your shift patterns and operational schedule, not the other way around.
Clear outcomes, not just data
You receive consolidated results: who passed, who needs monitoring, who requires clinical review. Fitness to Work Certificates are issued for those who are clear. Fitness to Work Letters with recommended adjustments are available for those who are not. No ambiguity.
Sector-specific surveillance
Hazards vary by sector. Wood dust in builders merchants. Welding fume and isocyanates in fabrication. Seasonal peaks in distribution. Your programme is built around the exposures your employees actually face, not a generic menu of tests.
What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Two ways to work with Opus
Both routes use our specialist OH technicians. The difference is whether you book a single service or manage surveillance under a partnership.
Book a service
Pay per visit. Tests scoped to the need you have right now.
Occupational Health Partnership
Annual surveillance programme with a named Occupational Health contact, planned and managed for you.
Not sure which fits? Speak to a consultant - no commitment required.
Occupational health across your sector
Builders Merchants
Spirometry for timber dust exposure. Audiometry where machinery and mill noise exceeds 85dB. HAVS screening for staff using vibrating power tools. Driver medicals for FLT and wagon operators. Musculoskeletal assessments for physical loading and repetitive handling tasks.
Warehousing & Logistics
Musculoskeletal assessment for manual handling and repetitive picking tasks. Driver medicals for FLT operators and HGV drivers against DVLA Group 1 standards. Skin surveillance where cleaning chemicals or irritants are handled regularly.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Respiratory surveillance for dust, fumes, welding fume, and isocyanate exposure. Audiometry where production noise exceeds action levels. HAVS monitoring for power tool users across fabrication, assembly, and finishing. Skin surveillance for workers handling cutting fluids and solvents.
Food & drink manufacturing
Respiratory surveillance for flour dust, grain dust, enzymes, and protein exposure. Skin surveillance for wet work, frequent handwashing, and cleaning chemical contact. Audiometry where bottling lines, mixers, and packaging exceed 85dB. MSK assessments for repetitive line tasks and heavy lifting.
Construction
Face fit testing for RPE worn in dusty and confined environments. Audiometry for workers exposed to power tool and plant noise. HAVS monitoring for sustained vibrating tool use. Spirometry where silica dust, concrete dust, or welding fumes are present.
Metal stockholders
Respiratory surveillance for welding fume, metal working fluid mists, and cutting and grinding dusts. Audiometry where welding and grinding exceed 85dB and plasma cutters push 100-115dB. Skin surveillance for cutting fluids, oils, and solvents. HAVS monitoring for grinder, sander, and pneumatic tool use.
Health & safety insights
Guidance, updates and practical advice for your sector.
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Working with contractors: Selection, safeguarding, and management
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Working at height: Critical training points to protect your team
Working at height is the UK’s number one workplace killer. Get a checklist of key training areas to prevent falls and improve working practices.
Worker safety – help your team beat the chill through winter
Cold weather working can affect your employees’ health, safety and productivity. Our targeted tips ensure you’re providing all the right protection.
Wood dust safety in your workplace - expert tips to protect your team
Wood dust is generated by machines that eject fine particulate dust into the atmosphere. Learn how to protect your staff from long-term health risks.
Wood dust monitoring and health surveillance: Best practice for builders merchants
Wood dust is a known cause of health issues, from dermatitis to lung cancer. Protect your workers with proactive monitoring and surveillance measures.
Wood dust exposure: Are your controls working hard enough?
October is National Healthy Lung Month, so step up protection against harmful wood dust with safety solutions that go beyond local exhaust ventilation and PPE.
Winter safety strategies: protecting your team in cold temperatures
Winter brings a unique set of safety challenges for your business. Our seasonal solutions help you stay compliant through the colder months.
Take control of your team's Occupational Health
Book a free scoping call and find out exactly what your business needs. No cost, no obligation, no sales pitch - just a real consultant who knows your sector.
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Frequently asked questions
Which health surveillance tests does my business need?
Is occupational health surveillance a legal requirement?
Where do the tests take place?
What happens when an employee's results flag a concern?
What qualifications does your occupational health team have?
Can you work around our shift patterns?
Should we screen new starters when they join the business?
We have drivers on site - do we need occupational health services?
How is employee health data handled?
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