How driver medicals benefit businesses in the West Midlands

How driver medicals benefit businesses in the West Midlands

In the West Midlands, the transport and logistics industry keeps our region moving. Whether it’s heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) delivering supplies for local firms or buses shuttling workers to their jobs; one thing is clear – good drivers are indispensable. Often we focus on recruiting drivers with the required technical driving skills but ensuring that drivers are medically fit is equally important. This is where driver medicals come into play.

Simply put, a driver medical is a health assessment that verifies a driver is physically and mentally capable of operating a vehicle safely. These checks are particularly relevant for drivers of larger or more dangerous vehicles like HGVs or public service vehicles (PSVs), but they are also beneficial for any employee whose role involves extensive driving.

Accidents caused by health issues are a risk no company can afford. Driver medicals help you stay complaint and avoid the risk of reputational damage caused by an accident. For businesses, this is about much more than legal compliance; it’s about safeguarding the wellbeing of their workers and customers.

Companies that rely heavily on vehicles as part of their operations benefits the most from driver medicals. Haulage firms, construction companies, taxi services, delivery firms and public transportation companies all have a vested interest in ensuring their drivers are in peak condition.

There are different types of driver medicals depending on the nature of the job. The most common is the HGV or PSV medical, required for those driving larger vehicles. But there are also periodic medicals for drivers over a certain age, as well as bespoke assessments for those with known medical conditions.

Medicals typically includes a vision check, blood pressure measurement and a review of any conditions that could impair driving, such as diabetes or epilepsy. While many people think of these as straightforward evaluations, they are conducted by occupational health specialists who can identify issues that might not be immediately obvious at first glance.

Choosing the right occupational health company to carry out your medicals is key. You’ll want to look for a partner that has experience in the industry, can offer flexible scheduling and provides thorough but efficient assessments. One size doesn’t fit all, so the provider should be able to tailor services to meet the specific needs of your business.

For many firms in the West Midlands, scheduling regular medicals alongside other health initiatives, such as wellness programs and ergonomic assessments, can have a big impact on the overall safety of their workplace. To learn about how we can help you implement driver medicals at your company, contact us today at info@mohs.co.uk or call us on 0121 601 4041.

Find out more here: https://mohs.co.uk/services/occupational-health/medicals/