THE ROLE OF THE OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIAN
The Occupational Physician is a basic legal obligation of the employer for Occupational Safety and Health based on Νόμο 3850/2010.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIAN
Their role is to advise the employer on matters relating to the health and safety of employees. They record, examine, plan, and provide for the necessary measures to ensure that the workplace is physically and mentally safe for employees.
All companies that employ more than 50 employees, as well as those that use specific harmful agents (see Presidential Decree 186/1995), regardless of the number of employees, are required to hire an occupational physician.
- The Occupational Physician undertakes to examine employees systematically and periodically,
- Create individual health records so that health history is available.
- To advise on medical matters,
- Investigate the possibility of work-related illness,
- Supervise workplaces to ensure the health and safety of employees,
- Train employees in first aid,
- Encourage and organize blood drives to create a blood bank, as well as other positive practices.
- Advise the employer and supervisors in writing and verbally on health and safety legislation.
- Work closely with the Safety Technician and actively participate in recording and assessing risks in the workplace.
- Respect and maintain medical confidentiality.
Creating a safe and healthy working environment is the most important factor for both employee productivity and their development at work. The mental and physical health of employees is an employer’s greatest investment and constitutes the seal of trust between the two parties.
CITY ENGINEERING has demonstrated in practice its respect for the safety and health of its employees.
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