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Occupational health for asbestos teams

Keep your asbestos workforce medically compliant and on programme.

Licensed and non-licensed asbestos medical surveillance for UK employers. Tell us your workforce size and work type; we will confirm the right doctor, appointment plan and certification route.

  • Correct clinical route for licensed and NNLW work
  • Group scheduling shaped around your workforce
  • Certificates issued for worker and employer records

Booking for yourself? See guidance for self-employed workers.

Occupational health clinician carrying out an on-site spirometry test with an asbestos worker
On-site medical surveillancePractical planning for active workforces
2 yrsLicensed work cycle
3 yrsNNLW maximum cycle
CAR 2012Medical surveillance aligned to HSE guidance
1 enquiryPlan an individual or a whole team
Occupational health clinician coordinating asbestos medical appointments with a construction workforce
One point of contact for your workforce schedule
Built around employers

Less chasing. Clearer records. The right medical for each worker.

Medical surveillance should not become another source of delay. We help you identify the correct route, organise workers into a workable schedule and understand what documentation follows each examination.

  • 01

    Start with the work, not a generic booking

    We distinguish licensed work from notifiable non-licensed work before appointments are arranged.

  • 02

    Plan around headcount and due dates

    Share your numbers and timescale so the appointment plan reflects the operational reality.

  • 03

    Know what belongs in your records

    Certificates are described accurately and issued for both worker and employer records.

Explore asbestos medicals for employers
Choose the correct route

Two types of asbestos medical. Different clinical requirements.

The work category determines who can carry out the medical and how often surveillance is repeated. If you are unsure, send us the work details and we will help you identify the next step.

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Licensed asbestos work

Licensed asbestos medical

For workers carrying out work that requires an HSE licence, including many tasks involving asbestos insulation, coatings or insulating board.

Doctor
HSE-appointed doctor
Frequency
At least every 2 years
Licensed medical details
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Notifiable non-licensed work

Non-licensed asbestos medical

For workers carrying out notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW), where medical surveillance is still required under CAR 2012.

Doctor
GMC-registered doctor with a licence to practise
Frequency
At least every 3 years
Non-licensed medical details
From list to certificates

A straightforward route for your workforce.

Give us the essentials. We will turn them into a clear medical surveillance plan.

  1. 01

    Share the work type

    Tell us whether the work is licensed or NNLW, or send the details if you are unsure.

  2. 02

    Confirm the workforce

    Provide headcount, location and due dates so appointments can be planned sensibly.

  3. 03

    Complete the medicals

    Workers complete the health history, respiratory examination and spirometry.

  4. 04

    Receive certificates

    Certificates are issued for your records, with the next surveillance date made clear.

Regulation, explained properly

Accurate guidance protects the worker and the employer.

An asbestos medical is statutory medical surveillance under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It checks respiratory health and records that surveillance took place.

Read the medical requirements

Licensed and NNLW are not interchangeable

They have different doctor requirements and surveillance intervals.

The examination is focused

It covers respiratory history, clinical examination and spirometry; routine chest X-rays are not standard without a clinical reason.

The certificate has a defined purpose

It confirms surveillance took place. It is not a fitness-to-work certificate.

Plan your workforce medicals

Tell us what you need. We will come back with a clear next step.

Include your workforce size, type of asbestos work, location and preferred timescale. Every enquiry is reviewed by a person before anything is booked.

  • Group and individual enquiries welcome
  • Licensed and NNLW routes confirmed
  • No obligation to book

Request an employer quote

Every enquiry is reviewed by a person, who will confirm the right medical and next steps.

Employer questions

What dutyholders usually ask us.

Need an answer for your workforce? Send us the details

Who is responsible for arranging asbestos medicals?
Employers are responsible for arranging medical surveillance for employees carrying out licensed asbestos work or notifiable non-licensed work. Self-employed workers have the same duty for their own surveillance under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Can you arrange medicals for a group of workers?
Yes. Tell us how many workers need medicals, the type of asbestos work they carry out and when their certificates are due. We will confirm the appropriate medical and coordinate a practical appointment schedule.
What is the difference between licensed and non-licensed asbestos medicals?
Licensed work medicals must be carried out by an HSE-appointed doctor and repeated at intervals of no more than 2 years. Medicals for notifiable non-licensed work can be carried out by any GMC-registered doctor with a licence to practise and must be repeated at least every 3 years.
What happens during an asbestos medical?
The examination includes a medical and occupational history, a respiratory symptom questionnaire, a clinical examination focused on the respiratory system and lung function testing by spirometry.
What certificate does the employer receive?
After the examination, a certificate of medical examination is issued for the worker and employer records. It confirms that medical surveillance took place; it is not a certificate of fitness to work with asbestos.
Do self-employed asbestos workers need a medical?
Yes. The same medical surveillance requirements apply to self-employed people carrying out licensed or notifiable non-licensed asbestos work. Individuals can enquire through the same form.
Keep the next job moving

Arrange asbestos medicals for your team.

Share your headcount and work type. We will help you plan the right medical surveillance route.

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