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Hi All
I have found out one of the lads on our construction site has a heart problem, knowing this should I be training his colleagues what to do in the event something happens ?
Not too sure what the legal implications are any help pointing me in the correct direction I would really appreciate help with this issue
Many Thanks in advance
Alan
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Alan
Maybe you should send him to an occupational health referral, he may well be working in the wrong environment.
Sean
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Alan,
I agree with Sean: a discussion with the employee and occupational health assessment is the best route. You cannot disclose confidential medical details of the employee to others without his consent: it is a clear breach of the Data Protection Act.
How do you know that other employees don't have undisclosed medical problems?
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Don't do anything until you have had a chat with this person. 'Heart problem' is a very vague term.
He probably has a very good understanding of his condition, what he can and cannot do, what might happen and what his colleagues should do about it. However, if, after the chat, you are not sure what to do then, with his agreement, an occupational health referral would be a good idea.
To give you an example, my son had a 'heart problem' when he was in his early 20s. On a bad day he might collapse and need a 999 call, or he might get angina attacks and grind to an utter halt. On a good day he played roller hockey for Leeds. He has been cured now, so all his days are good days.
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Alan
surely you need to know the details. 'Heart problem' is too vague in the same way that 'gammy leg' is also meaningless until you know how it may affect the person and their safety of themselves and others. I agree with the above - Occi Health if you have access, but whatever happens talk to the person: I have medical problems which means that if I did not take prescribed medication I would be in continual difficulties, but because it is all controlled I am 100% fit to work, drive etc. It may be that your guy is in the same position? Perhaps send him to a company (or similar) doctor for a check up?
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Totally agree with the post above, I bet the person in question is also fitter than the majority of his colleagues as he now knows how to look after himself.
SBH
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I agree with the comments on a chat and possible occ health referral. As far as training is concerned, I don't see what training you could give other than normal first aid / appointed person training - which you should have provision for regardless of whether any medical conditions are known to you.
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Sounds like a good subject for risk assessment to me. not forgetting paris V stephney borough and all that.
Bob
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Alan W Houghton wrote:Hi All
I have found out one of the lads on our construction site has a heart problem, knowing this should I be training his colleagues what to do in the event something happens ?
Not too sure what the legal implications are any help pointing me in the correct direction I would really appreciate help with this issue
Many Thanks in advance
Alan
How do you know he has a heart problem? Does whoever told you know more? I Have an irregular heartbeat, is that a heart problem? I was a firefighter for 25 years, ran cross country, played football and volleyball until 50 years of age. I still ride a bike, am 60 now.
Find out more about the condition and if there is any medical guidance, a risk assessment is essential as long as the individual is part of the assessment.
I agree he could be fitter than most of his workmates.
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