Skin Health Surveillance.
Skin health surveillance helps employers protect employees who regularly work with substances that can cause skin problems. It helps identify early signs of occupational skin disease, supporting compliance, risk reduction and effective control of exposure. Following assessment, the employee receives their individual health surveillance outcome, while the employer receives the relevant employer outcome and documentation. All reports are securely stored, with all communication managed through our Orchid Live portal.
You require this medical if any of the following apply
Skin health surveillance is for employers whose employees regularly work with substances or materials that can cause skin irritation, dermatitis or other occupational skin problems.
It is particularly relevant to industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, cleaning, catering and hairdressing, where employees may have regular contact with chemicals, oils, solvents, wet work or other skin irritants.
Employers can use the service to monitor employee skin health, identify problems early and support effective workplace risk controls.
What's included
Review of the employee’s work activities and potential exposure to skin irritants or hazardous substances.
Completion of a skin health questionnaire.
Assessment for signs and symptoms of work-related skin problems.
Review of any reported skin conditions, symptoms or concerns.
Employee outcome: individual health surveillance outcome and relevant advice.
Employer outcome: relevant employer outcome and documentation to support workplace health monitoring and risk management.
Secure storage of reports and communication through our Orchid Live portal.
The process
Step 1 - Arrange health surveillance
The employer provides details of the workforce and relevant workplace exposures. We agree the appropriate arrangements for the employees requiring skin health surveillance.
Step 2 - Employee questionnaire and consent
The employee receives their initial questionnaire and consent form through our occupational health Orchid Live portal before their assessment.
Step 3 - Skin health assessment
The employee completes their skin health surveillance assessment, including a review of their work activities, exposure and any skin symptoms or concerns.
Step 4 - Outcomes and records
The employee receives their individual health surveillance outcome, while the employer receives the relevant employer outcome and documentation. Reports are securely stored and can be accessed through the employer’s Orchid Live dashboard.
COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATION
Under Regulation 11 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), employers must provide suitable health surveillance where employees are exposed to hazardous substances and the conditions for health surveillance are met. This can include workers at risk of occupational dermatitis from substances that may cause skin irritation or allergic skin reactions. Skin health surveillance helps employers identify early health effects and take appropriate action to control workplace risks.
Delivery options
In-clinic
Employees can attend The Worthing Clinic for their skin health surveillance assessment.
On-site at your workplace
Skin health surveillance can be delivered at your workplace, making it convenient for employers with multiple employees requiring assessment.
Portal management
The initial questionnaire and consent form are sent to employees through our occupational health Orchid Live portal before their assessment. Following the assessment, reports and relevant outcomes are securely stored, with employers able to view the relevant documents through their secure Orchid Live dashboard.
Pricing
Your quote depends on your headcount, locations, how often surveillance is needed, and whether it’s a one-off or a rolling programme, so we tailor it to your business. Get in touch and we’ll get back to you within two working days.
Register
Register for Skin Health Surveillance.
Please provide as many details as possible and we will contact you to discuss your needs and next steps.