Occupational Health Service in Bristol and South Wales
Workplace Health, Safety & Compliance
Online booking, appointments in 1-2 days
WorkAble Occupational Health
HSE-Compliant OH Physician Assessments
We are a one-stop, doctor-led occupational health practice offering specialist workplace health and safety services in Bristol, South Wales and over the phone or video.
As a family-run business, we offer a direct service with minimal overheads. Clients value our online booking system, OH appointments in 1-2 days and same-day certificates.
Occupational health clinics in Bristol and Chepstow, South Wales: face-to-face occupational health assessments, HSE health surveillance and safety-critical medicals.
Remote pre-employment screening and remote occupational health consultations.
All our assessments adhere to GMC, FOM and HSE standards and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Read more about our services, our experience and compliance.
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Occupation and health assessments and workplace medicals
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Occupational Health: Frequently Asked Questions
What is occupational health?
Occupational Health (OH) is a medical speciality that focuses on the relationships between work and health.
Occupational health providers support workplace safety and legal compliance with OH&S regulations. The core OH&S services include
1. Remote pre-placement screening
2. Occupational health assessments
3. Safety-critical health checks
4. HSE-compliant health surveillance under HAVS, asbestos, and ionising radiation regulations
5. Health promotion and other services.
What’s included in occupational health assessments?
In-person OH assessments for employers in Bristol or remote OH assessments cover fitness for work, return to work planning, advice on workplace adjustments and prognosis, and advice on the applicability of the Equality Act 2010.
What is pre-employment health screening?
A pre-placement assessment (also known as a new starter or pre-employment assessment) is a medical evaluation conducted after a conditional job offer has been made but before the candidate officially starts work.
A post-offer pre-placement medical screening assesses if the candidate meets the role requirements and may require adjustments.
The process is aligned with the Equality Act 2010 to prevent discrimination while recommending adjustments, like ergonomic tools or flexible hours. The GDPR-compliant risk assessment may reduce absenteeism, improve safety and manage the incident risks.
Simple 3-step process
① Online pre-placement questionnaire → ② Medical review → ③ Advice on fitness and adjustments (no diagnoses).
How fast is remote pre-employment assessment?
24-48 hours after online booking, UK-wide (routine cases).
In-person OH physician assessments: 1-2 days (Bristol, South Wales).
Why choose WorkAble OH for occupational health assessments in Bristol?
We are a leading HSE-compliant occupational health practice, with GMC, FOM and HSE-accredited physicians and clinics in Bristol and Chepstow. We guarantee
① Instant booking and fast results: same-day certificates, 48-hour reports (Bristol clinic and online)
② Occupational health service complaint with GDPR, Data Protection Act and Equality Act 2010, GMC, FOM and HSE regulations.
③ Industry expertise: construction, recycling, transport, energy, government, health and care, education,, local government, NGO, energy and offshore (Chepstow and Bristol clinics)
④ Bilingual service: Polish/English OH support to cut translation costs.
Do you offer Polish-language occupational health services in Bristol?
Yes. Our bilingual OH physician provides Polish-language assessments in Bristol and remotely, UK-wide. This helps reduce compliance risks and costs of translation for employers with multilingual teams.
How much does occupational health screening cost in Bristol?
Pricing is transparent and competitive. For example:
Pre-placement screening: £50 (remote, UK-wide)
D4 HGV medicals: £100 (Bristol clinic, same-day D4 DVLA Form)
HSE asbestos health surveillance: £150 (Chepstow/Bristol clinics), same-day certificate
HSE radiation health surveillance: £150 (Chepstow/Bristol clinics), same-day certificate.
HAVS Tier 4 medical examination: £300 (Chepstow/Bristol clinics), report in 1-2 days.
View the price list or request a bulk quote for UK-wide services.
What not to say to occupational health in the UK? What if I lie to occupational health?
Honesty is critical in UK OH assessments to mitigate legal & safety risks.
1. Safety and compliance risks. Occupational health assessments ensure workplace safety and HSE compliance. Withholding information (e.g., epilepsy, heart conditions) risks harm to the employee or others. Dishonesty endangers safety (e.g., forklift driver hiding diabetes).
2. Medical accuracy. Occupational health assessments rely on the medical assessment of the worker’s history and examination to advise employers on risks and adjustments under the H&S regulations. If required, we may verify data via GP records (with consent). Dishonesty or lying voids employer liability protections (e.g., under the Equality Act 2010) and can invalidate advice
3. Legal risks. Misrepresentation may lead to a breach of the Health and Safety Act 1947 and criminal prosecution, breach of contract, and the employer’s policies. There is a significant risk of dismissal and legal claims if undisclosed conditions cause harm.
4. Your rights & confidentiality
✅ The OH assessment is medically confidential; OH reports focus on advice while protecting medical information.
✅ You can review the OH report before release and withhold consent if required (unless safety is at risk).
✅ All OH discussions are confidential.
Is occupational health mandatory in the UK? Do I have to attend an OH appointment?
1. Occupational health (OH) assessments for non-safety-critical work are voluntary under UK law. However, employers may request workers to attend in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which requires workers to cooperate in health and safety matters.
2. In non-safety-critical roles, not attending an OH assessment can limit employer understanding and adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
Employees have the right to review the referral to OH, see the OH report before it is released to the employer, and withhold consent after reading the report (unless there’s a safety risk).
3. In safety-critical roles, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAW) requires employee cooperation for workplace safety. In safety-critical roles, refusal might lead to HSE violations or dismissal if there are substantial health and safety risks (e.g., a forklift truck driver with epilepsy).