Guidelines for Statutory Medical Examinations

In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To

  • Understand the spectrum of workplace-related diseases, including occupational and work-related diseases.
  • Learn the statutory duties and responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and its subsidiary regulations.
  • Explore ethical considerations such as confidentiality, non-maleficence, and accountability in occupational health practice.
  • Gain insights into Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) for various industries like construction, shipyards, and confined spaces.
  • Implement effective risk management through risk assessment, control measures, and clear communication.
  • Conduct workplace and biological monitoring to assess hazards such as airborne chemicals, noise, and biological agents.
  • Identify hazards requiring statutory medical examinations, including exposure to asbestos, benzene, lead, and noise.
  • Follow procedures for conducting statutory medical examinations, including documentation and reporting.
  • Understand respiratory and hearing protection measures, including selection, usage, and maintenance programs.
  • Learn about reporting and compensation for occupational diseases under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA).

This course covers statutory medical practices in the workplace, helping participants understand the full range of workplace-related diseases, including both occupational and work-related diseases. By the end, participants will know how to identify, prevent, and manage these health risks effectively.

Participants will first learn about their statutory duties and responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSH Act) and its subsidiary regulations. This knowledge is essential for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.

The course also addresses ethical considerations in occupational health practice, such as confidentiality, non-maleficence (do no harm), and accountability. These ethical principles are key when managing worker health and maintaining trust in the workplace.

Next, participants will explore Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS). This includes understanding how these systems work in different industries like construction, shipyards, and confined spaces. By implementing SHMS, companies can improve safety standards and minimize health risks.

The course covers effective risk management strategies, focusing on risk assessments, control measures, and clear communication. These measures ensure that potential hazards are identified early and properly managed.

An important part of the course is learning how to conduct workplace and biological monitoring. This involves assessing risks from airborne chemicals, noise, and biological agents that could affect worker health.

Participants will also be trained on identifying hazards that require statutory medical examinations. These include exposures to asbestos, benzene, lead, and noise. The course explains how to assess these risks and the need for regular medical checks.

A step-by-step guide will explain how to conduct statutory medical examinations. This includes proper documentation, reporting, and the importance of accurate records for compliance and monitoring health.

The course also emphasizes respiratory and hearing protection measures. It covers the proper selection, usage, and maintenance programs for protective equipment. Participants will understand how to ensure that workers are adequately protected from airborne hazards and noise exposure.

Finally, the course discusses reporting and compensation for occupational diseases under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). Participants will learn how to navigate the reporting process and ensure workers receive fair compensation when occupational diseases occur.

By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of statutory medical practices, risk management, and the steps needed to protect workers from occupational diseases.

Module 1: Work and Health

  • Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)
  • Spectrum of Diseases in the Workplace
  • Diseases Prevalent in the Community
  • Occupational Diseases
  • Work-related Diseases
  • Occupational History Taking
  • Management of Diseases in Working Populations

Module 2: Statutory Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Workplace Safety and Health Act
  • Workplace Safety and Health (Medical Examinations) Regulations
  • Other Relevant Subsidiary Regulations

Module 3: Ethical Issues

  • Autonomy/Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Non-Maleficence and Beneficence
  • Justice
  • Protection of Information about Business Activities and Trade Secrets
  • Accountabilities and Responsibilities/Relationship with Other Doctors

Module 4: Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)

  • Shipyards
  • Construction
  • Workplace Health Programmes
  • Asbestos Control Programme
  • Confined Space Management Programme
  • Management of Hazardous Chemical Programme (MHCP)
  • Noise-induced Deafness Prevention Programme (NIDPP)

Module 5: Risk Management

  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Control and Monitoring
  • Communication

Module 6: Workplace Monitoring

  • Airborne Chemical Substances
  • Noise

Module 7: Biological Monitoring

  • Objective
  • Value and Limitations
  • Practical Considerations
  • Interpretation of Results
  • Follow-Up Action
  • Exemption from Biological Monitoring

Module 8: Workplace Inspection

  • Precautions During Workplace Visit
  • Pre-inspection
  • Inspection
  • Basic Information

Module 9: Hazards Requiring Statutory Medical Examinations

  • Arsenic and its Compounds
  • Asbestos
  • Benzene
  • Cadmium and its Compounds
  • Work in a Compressed Air Environment
  • Raw Cotton
  • Lead and its Compounds
  • Manganese and its Compounds
  • Mercury and its Compounds
  • Noise
  • Organophosphates
  • Perchloroethylene (PCE)
  • Free Silica
  • Tar, Pitch, Bitumen and Creosote
  • Trichloroethylene (TCE)
  • Vinyl Chloride Monomer

Module 10: Procedures in the Conduct of Statutory Medical Examinations

  • Conducting Medical Examinations
  • Exemption
  • Documentation
  • Submission of Report

Module 11: Respiratory Protection

  • Indications for Respirator Usage
  • Effective Respiratory Protection
  • Medical Fitness
  • Respiratory Protection Programme

Module 12: Hearing Protection

  • Indications for Hearing Protector Usage
  • Effective Hearing Protection
  • Types of Hearing Protectors Available
  • Selection of Hearing Protectors
  • Fitting of Hearing Protectors
  • Correct Usage
  • Proper Maintenance
  • Role of Employer
  • Hearing Conservation Programme

Module 13: Reporting and Compensation of Occupational Diseases

  • Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA)
  • Who are Covered Under WICA?
  • Types and Amount of Compensation
  • Compensation for Death
  • Notification