Statutory Checkups
Quartz
OrderThe statutory check-up complies with the legal requirements of AFS 2019:3, AFS 2015:2 and applies to employees who are or will be exposed to quartz. Before you order the service, you need to carry out a risk assessment.
What it is
Medical Check-up – Quartz is done to reduce health risks associated with quartz exposure. After the check-up, we will issue a certificate of service.
When it should be done
- Before new employment
- After that every three years
- The interval can be shortened based on the medical assessment
How it works
- Carry out risk assessment
Before you order the service, you must carry out a risk assessment in order to identify the specific work situation and any risks. - Order service
Fill in information from the risk assessment in the order form. When you have ordered the service, your employee is booked for the check-up. The time is communicated in a text message to the employee. - Visit
During the visit, a clinical examination of the respiratory and circulatory organs and the lung function examination spirometry is performed. A chest X-ray examination is done at the first examination and then follows regulations according to AFS 2019:3. The performed risk assessment is the basis for the visit. - Certificate
The medical examination and test results form the basis for assessment and whether a certificate for service can be issued. - Feedback
A certificate for service is sent to you as orderer via secure e-mail.
Information for employees
- Bring any previously issued certificate to the visit.
- Save the new certificate after the visit.
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