There is concern that an employee may have work related health problems or that their health is being aggravated by work tasks.
There are difficulties coping on return to work after being absent – following a serious illness or injury or due to a disability.
There may be underlying ill health or disability contributing to performance issues.
There is long term or frequent sickness absence.
An assessment by an occupational health practitioner (doctor or nurse) can provide objective information to assist management in addressing these issues.
If you are unsure if a referral is appropriate, please contact Safewell Occupational Health for further advice. In addition, the referral may be discussed with or initiated by your Human Resource (HR) advisers.
Following discussion with the individual, the originator of the request must complete a management referral form containing full details of the individual, their job description, an outline of the problem and the matters on which opinion is sought.
How to Make a Referral
To get the best advice from occupational health, the referral will need to include enough detail for an appropriate assessment to be made. This will help the clinician understand the nature of the individual’s work, advise whether any aspects might be affecting their health, and consider any modifications or adjustments that may assist the individual in their ability to carry out their work.
The information should include:
The reasons for the referral
The specific questions to be answered
The individual’s previous two years attendance record
Current job description
Any relevant risk assessments (e.g., DSE, individual stress tool, pregnancy)
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