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In the event that there are legal provi-
sions on the protection against specific
hazards and activities that are particu-
larly dangerous.
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If the medical check-ups are indispen-
sable to assess the impact of work
conditions on workers’ health.
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If the worker’s health could imply a
threat for himself or for third parties.
Confidential since access to information
resulting from medical monitoring of the
patient’s health will be restricted to the wor-
ker, to the medical departments involved,
and to the health authorities.
Ethics, in order to ensure professional prac-
tice aligned to the principles of respect for
the privacy of the individual and non-discri-
mination at the workplace for health-related
reasons.
Prolonged over time, when necessary, even
after the labour relation has ended, with the
National Health System being responsible
for post-occupational medical check-ups.
Content adjusted to the specifications defi-
ned in applicable regulations. For risks that
are not subject to specific regulations, the
Act on the Prevention of Occupational Ha-
zards (Spanish acronym, LPRL) does not
specify or define the measures or instru-
ments for monitoring health. It does, howe-
ver, establish a preference for those that
cause the least discomforts to the worker,
entrusting the Health Administration with
the task of defining guidelines and proto-
cols in this respect.
This is specified in the Regulations of the
Prevention Services that entrusts the Mi-
nistry of Health and Consumer Affairs and
the Autonomous Communities with the
task of defining the periodicity and content
of the specific health monitoring. These
check-ups will include at least a clinical-
occupational history in which, in addition
to data on anamnesis, physical exploration,
biological control, and supplementary tests,
a detailed description on the job, the time
spent on the job, the risks detected, and
the prevention measures adopted should
be reflected.
Performed by medical staff with technical
competency, training, and proven capabi-
lities, that is, by physicians specialising in
Occupational Medicine or with a diploma in
Company Medicine, or company nursing.