Legal obligation PMO: Occupational Health and Safety Act - article 18
Article 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act states that: "The employer shall periodically give employees the opportunity to undergo an examination aimed at preventing or limiting, as far as possible, the risks to the health of employees arising from work." Exactly what must or may be examined is up to employers and employees. The specific risks in the industry or organization are leading in this regard. Your employer is therefore obliged to offer a PMO.
How often is a PMO needed?
It is not established how often a PMO should be performed. Periods of several years between examinations are quite common. It is a nice calling card for an organization to have the physical and mental condition of employees determined on a regular basis.
The 5 major benefits of a PMO
Periodically conducting a Preventive Medical Examination is an excellent way for both employee and employer to assess health. But, what are the benefits of a PMO?
1. Comply with the legal PMO requirement.
PMO is a legal requirement. Taking your PMO is a valuable way for employers to show that employees are important to the organization and that Occupational Health and Safety legislation is taken seriously.
2. PMO provides insight into employees' health, health risks and lifestyle
Distinguishing between the impact of work and the health impact of lifestyle becomes much easier thanks to your PMO.
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Learn more3. Workers become aware of their condition
The informative function of a medical examination ensures that employees know more about their own mental and physical condition and may be able to anticipate this in the future. As a result of the examination, the employee receives advice and valuable information about his or her mental and physical health.
4. Understanding cause of absenteeism
A PMO is an efficient method to identify and respond to causes of absenteeism. Participation is voluntary for employees (unless otherwise agreed in the collective bargaining agreement).
5. It is nice to be a good employer
Employees are the driving force behind an organization. Vital and healthy staff work better, harder and are happier. Participants' privacy is guaranteed; an employer will never have access to the survey.
What does a PMO pay attention to?
Now it is clear why a PMO is a good idea. The, for an employer, mandatory Preventive Medical Examination aims to identify risks related to work, health and lifestyle. The examination looks at:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Diseases of the lungs and airways
- Physical limitations
- Liver and kidney abnormalities
- Hearing and eye disorders
How does a PMO work?
There are several ways to conduct a PMO. In general, a (online) questionnaire is used in combination with a physical examination. This creates a clear picture of the physical and mental condition of employees and can provide new insights for both employer and employee.
Have a PMO performed at your organization?
The various collaborations on the Johan portal have created an independent digital ecosystem. In this ecosystem, supply and demand come together to work on the best possible working situation. On the portal, you have insight into your health and functioning, access to products to develop yourself and control over your own data. All this while maintaining privacy, in a safe and fun environment.
Would you like to have a Preventive Medical Examination performed within your organization or do you have any questions about the examination? Feel free to contact Johan.nl.
