Posted By martinw
One of my friends has recently 'got' a DVT and has to attend hospital regularly for blood tests etc. He has been banned from flying until it is medically sorted(one for your risk assessment?)I would suggest that if the person has not been given appropriate medical advice, that they get it. If they have had medical advice, they need to keep you and Occi Health informed so that any risk assessment is relevant.
Martin

Posted By John J
Francis,

Having had one 2 years ago I can speak from personal experience in that you get conflicting advice at every turn.
Occupational health advice should be sought but your main source of info should be the person with the DVT.

The task the person is involved with is a big factor as is the medication. What used to seem like a trivial risk becomes more significant i.e. using a sharp tool may cause slight cuts which is painful but not much of an issue if your blood clots OK.

It may also add significant risk to lone workers, as does any severe medical condition.

John

Posted By Francis E S Hone
Thanks for the responses much appreciated I have Contacted our Occ health adviser's and will do the R/A with them and the operative. taking the concerns of both our employee and the occ health advice into account
Again many thanks
Frank