SEQOHS Accredited Safety Critical Medicals
Ensure Workforce Safety with SEQOHS-Accredited Safety Critical Medicals. We provide fully SEQOHS-accredited Safety Critical Medical assessments across the UK. Whether you’re a construction worker, plant operator, or traffic marshal, we ensure you meet the mandatory health standards required for high-risk environments. By choosing Sigma Health, you benefit from our commitment to SEQOHS quality, ensuring the highest level of safety and compliance.
What Is a SEQOHS Safety Critical Medical Assessment?
A Safety Critical Medical is a mandatory occupational health assessment for individuals performing high-risk roles where fitness for duty is vital to avoid workplace incidents. These assessments are essential for safety-sensitive positions such as plant operators, groundworkers, scaffolders, confined space operatives, and traffic marshals. At Sigma Health, we support businesses in Birmingham, where major construction and infrastructure projects demand strict compliance, and extend our expertise to London and Manchester, as well as other key UK regions. Our SEQOHS-accredited Safety Critical Medicals ensure full alignment with HSE regulations and the occupational health standards required for national projects like HS2. Whether you are a contractor in Manchester managing multi-site operations or a site worker in Birmingham requiring a fit-to-work medical, our service provides rapid, same-day assessments designed to minimise downtime and maintain workforce safety across the UK.
Each Safety Critical Medical assessment in Birmingham and surrounding areas includes a structured battery of tests: lung function testing (spirometry), hearing checks (audiometry), blood pressure measurement, BMI evaluation, vision screening, and a musculoskeletal health review. These examinations are conducted by experienced occupational health technicians under the direct supervision of GMC-registered doctors, ensuring clinical accuracy and regulatory alignment. Our construction medicals in Birmingham and other major cities serve employers seeking certified compliance with CDM regulations, Principal Contractor requirements, and workforce assurance frameworks. Upon completion, workers receive a same-day fit for work certificate in Birmingham—ensuring legal compliance and uninterrupted access to high-risk sites.
If you’re searching for a safety critical medical near me in Birmingham or require fast-track certification for roles linked to HS2 or other public works, Sigma Health offers nationwide coverage with flexible scheduling and mobile on-site services. We support individuals and companies needing SEQOHS medicals in Birmingham for MEWP operators, asbestos workers, rail engineers, and heavy plant operatives. Call 0330 133 6470 or email info@sigmahealth.co.uk to book your Safety Critical Medical in Birmingham today. Stay compliant, site-ready, and medically fit with the UK’s trusted provider of occupational health assessments in Birmingham and across the UK.
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Who Needs a Safety Critical Medical?
All construction operatives working in high-risk environments must undergo a SEQOHS-accredited construction medical to confirm they are medically fit to work safely. At Sigma Health, we provide rapid access to construction worker medical assessments that align with HSE and CDM regulations, including health screenings for vision, hearing, lung function, and musculoskeletal health. Our construction fit to work medicals are accepted on all UK sites, including HS2 and principal contractor-led projects.
Heavy machinery operators must be medically fit to operate plant equipment safely and without risk. Our plant operator medicals include assessments for hearing loss, vision clarity, blood pressure, and mobility issues—delivered through our SEQOHS-accredited safety critical testing service. Whether you’re operating excavators, cranes, or rollers, Sigma Health ensures your team meets full compliance for site access and operational safety.
Groundworkers are frequently exposed to noise, vibration, and hazardous site conditions. We provide groundworker medicals that include HAVS screening, lung function testing, and other essential checks to confirm physical capability in safety-critical roles. Employers across the UK rely on Sigma Health for fast, compliant, and HSE-approved safety medicals tailored to the needs of ground teams.
Traffic marshals control vehicle movements in active construction zones, requiring constant alertness and coordination. Our SEQOHS traffic marshal medicals include vision testing, reflex checks, blood pressure, and mobility screening, ensuring each marshal is medically cleared for duty. We help contractors meet site induction criteria with fit to work medicals that satisfy principal contractor and HSE requirements.
Workers assigned to HS2 infrastructure projects are required to undergo a specific HS2 medical, tailored to meet the high safety standards of this nationally significant rail programme. Sigma Health delivers HS2 safety critical medicals across the UK, with all assessments carried out in line with SEQOHS and HS2 protocols.
Asbestos removal operatives must complete a mandatory asbestos medical to meet Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. We offer SEQOHS asbestos medicals, including respiratory health checks, spirometry, and chest assessments, under the supervision of HSE-appointed doctors.
Those performing tasks at height—including scaffolders, roofers, and tower climbers—must pass a fit to work at height medical to ensure they are free from health conditions that could lead to falls or incapacity. Our assessments focus on balance, blood pressure, vision, and musculoskeletal health, providing employers with documented evidence of worker fitness via our SEQOHS-accredited platform.
Work in confined spaces presents unique risks, including oxygen deprivation, mobility restrictions, and exposure to hazardous atmospheres. Our confined space medicals evaluate key health indicators like respiratory strength, cardiovascular fitness, and musculoskeletal capability, in line with HSE confined space regulations. All tests are delivered under Sigma Health’s SEQOHS governance for legal and operational assurance.
Offshore and oil & gas personnel require OEUK medical certification to work in UK offshore zones. Sigma Health provides both OEUK offshore medicals and SEQOHS-compliant fitness to work assessments, ensuring each worker meets the safety and health standards set by Oil & Gas UK (OEUK). We support mobilisation for North Sea, wind farm, and offshore rig deployments with fast turnaround and high clinical standards.
Beyond safety-critical roles, many employers require fit to work medicals or pre-employment health screenings to verify a candidate’s ability to perform their duties safely and reliably. Our comprehensive assessments cover all industry sectors and are fully customisable, from vision testing to drug and alcohol screening, delivered through our SEQOHS-accredited occupational health network.
At Sigma Health, our SEQOHS-accredited safety critical medical are structured to help employers reduce occupational risk, avoid HSE enforcement action, and keep safety critical workers medically certified across high-risk environments. These assessments are vital for compliance with HSE safety critical worker requirements and ensure each operative is fit to work without posing a risk to themselves or others in roles such as construction, rail, utilities, and infrastructure.
Sigma Health delivers fully compliant Safety Critical Medicals in Newcastle, extending our services throughout the surrounding regions including wider North East England and other regions . We support both large-scale construction projects within Newcastle and industrial operations across regional hubs, ensuring that every workforce exposed to safety-critical tasks remains fully compliant with HSE occupational health requirements. Our SEQOHS-accredited assessments are performed by GMC-registered doctors, providing employers with complete confidence in fitness-for-work certification, audit-ready documentation, and rapid turnaround times to avoid any operational delays. Whether you are a contractor managing multiple sites in the North East or a local operator requiring same-day medicals, Sigma Health delivers nationwide coverage without compromising on compliance or speed.
Book your safety critical medical assessment in Birmingham or anywhere across the UK with Sigma Health. We’re the trusted occupational health partner for major contractors, civil engineering firms, recruitment agencies, and subcontractors requiring swift scheduling, accurate results, and end-to-end compliance support. Call 0330 133 6470 or email info@sigmahealth.co.uk to arrange individual or bulk assessments and keep your workforce site-ready.
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What Is a SEQOHS Safety Critical Medical Assessment?
At Sigma Health, we champion a proactive approach to workplace health by delivering fully compliant Safety Critical Medical assessments tailored to high-risk industries such as construction, traffic management, and infrastructure maintenance. As a leading nationwide occupational health provider, we support employers across the UK—including Leeds, Sheffield, York, and surrounding Yorkshire regions—with SEQOHS-accredited services that meet all regulatory obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Our comprehensive occupational health programmes include safety critical worker medicals, health surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, PTS medicals, and more—ensuring your team is medically fit to perform in hazardous environments.
Every assessment is carried out by GMC-registered doctors and certified technicians, guaranteeing clinical accuracy and industry compliance.
Sigma Health works collaboratively with your organisation to create a resilient, health-focused safety culture, reducing risks and enhancing operational reliability.
To schedule your safety critical medical or discuss tailored health surveillance solutions, contact Sigma Health at 0330 133 6470 or email info@sigmahealth.co.uk.
Ready to strengthen your team's well-being with Sigma Health?
At Sigma Health, we deliver fully SEQOHS-accredited Safety Critical Medicals through a team of GMC-registered doctors and certified occupational health technicians. Each assessment is aligned with HSE regulations and tailored to high-risk roles including plant operators, construction workers, asbestos operatives, traffic marshals, and confined space entrants. Our GMC doctors ensure every Fit to Work Medical meets the highest clinical standards, helping your business stay compliant, audit-ready, and workforce-safe across all UK industries and infrastructure projects.
Whether you require a SEQOHS safety critical medical, a SEQOHS fit to work medical, or a SEQOHS compliant occupational health and health surveillance screening, we help businesses across the UK reduce workplace risks, protect employees, and enhance overall productivity. Our SEQOHS accredited medical assessments ensure that workers are medically fit for safety critical roles like Working at Heights, Working on Tracks (PTS Medical), Asbestos (Asbestos Medical) helping to prevent accidents, reduce absenteeism, and promote long-term workplace safety in high-risk industries like construction, traffic management, and plant operations.
That’s where our tailored SEQOHS safety critical medical services come in. Our comprehensive safety critical medical programs are designed to meet SEQOHS standards, mitigate potential health risks, ensure full regulatory compliance, and optimise performance for construction companies, traffic management agencies, plant operators, and other safety critical professions. With a SEQOHS approved medical, workers can confidently carry out their roles in hazardous environments, including those involving heavy machinery, confined spaces, and hazardous substances like asbestos.
Whether you need a SEQOHS safety critical medical in the West Midlands, a SEQOHS fit to work assessment in Birmingham, or an occupational health screening in Swindon, Norwich, East Anglia, or beyond, Sigma Health offers nationwide SEQOHS accredited medicals to help businesses and individuals remain fully compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.
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Comprehensive SEQOHS Safety Critical Medicals for High-Risk Roles
We understand that each job role in high-risk industries presents unique risks and challenges. Whether it’s exposure to hazardous materials like asbestos, physically demanding tasks, working at heights, or operating in confined spaces, ensuring workers are medically fit is crucial for both safety and compliance. Our nationwide SEQOHS safety critical medical and occupational health services are designed to ensure employees meet SEQOHS health and safety standards while staying compliant with industry regulations.
SEQOHS certified safety critical medical assessments are carefully crafted to meet the specific health and safety needs of various sectors. These include construction medicals, traffic management medicals, HS2 medicals, plant operator medicals, and Network Rail medicals (for railway workers). We also offer fit to work medicals, SEQOHS compliant drug and alcohol testing, and pre employment medical checks, all aimed at helping businesses maintain regulatory compliance while safeguarding employee well-being.
At Sigma Health, we are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workforce across the UK. Our occupational health services and health surveillance solutions cater to the specific needs of the construction, fabrication, and ground worker sectors, ensuring that each employee is fit for duty in safety critical roles. Whether you’re an employer seeking comprehensive workplace health surveillance or an individual needing a safety critical medical nearby, we offer fast, efficient, and SEQOHS accredited medical assessments to support your workforce’s health and regulatory compliance.
Book your SEQOHS safety critical medical today with Sigma Health, available nationwide!
For Recruitment Agencies
Enhance your recruitment outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance with comprehensive SEQOHS safety critical medicals tailored for construction and high-risk industries. These occupational health assessments, often referred to as construction medicals, enable early identification of medical risks, helping agencies reduce onboarding delays and support efficient candidate placements. By incorporating certified safety critical medicals into your hiring workflow, you improve candidate readiness, support compliance with industry regulations, and strengthen your agency’s reputation for prioritising workforce health and safety. These services are essential for roles in rail, infrastructure, and construction where fitness for work is a legal requirement.
For Companies
Minimise project downtime, prevent safety breaches, and ensure workforce compliance through company-focused SEQOHS safety critical medicals and pre-placement medical assessments. These occupational health services are designed to address the medical risks associated with high-hazard roles, ensuring your employees are fit to work in safety-sensitive environments. From construction and traffic management to large-scale infrastructure such as HS2, these medical assessments help your business meet HSE compliance standards, reduce workplace incidents, and sustain operational efficiency. Investing in occupational health services ensures your workforce remains productive, legally compliant, and prepared for future project demands.
For Employees and Individuals
Maximise employability and maintain compliance with job-specific fit to work assessments, including SEQOHS safety critical medicals, construction medicals, and traffic marshal medicals. These occupational health checks confirm your physical and mental fitness for safety critical roles, whether you are working in construction, transport, Network Rail, or similar high-risk sectors. Regular assessments not only help you maintain medical clearance but also demonstrate readiness for duty, improving career longevity and reducing risks on site. Proactively managing your health ensures you remain compliant with employment standards and contributes to a safer working environment for all.
Safety Critical Medical Nationwide
As a leading provider of occupational health services, Sigma Health is committed to safeguarding the well-being of your workforce. Our SEQOHS-accredited services are delivered by a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including GMC-registered doctors, ensuring exceptional care at every step. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses of the UK, including Manchester, Newcastle, and Plymouth, and are dedicated to providing high-quality occupational health services and health surveillance solutions that promote long-term success for your organisation.
Whether you’re based in the North, such as Manchester and Newcastle, or anywhere in the Midlands, like Birmingham or Wolverhampton. Sigma Health is ready to support your business with tailored Occupational Health solutions. Contact our friendly team to learn more. We look forward to partnering with you.
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