Why is a medical examination performed?
The main source of information on the topic is the Procedure, which was approved by Order of the Ministry of Health No. 1420n. In addition to specific standards, it contains an explanation of why workers should be sent for medical examinations at all.
For a new employee, a medical examination is needed to assess his state of health and determine whether the person can handle the workload of this position, and whether there are any diseases that could interfere with work.
Periodic examinations are carried out to “catch” the onset of an occupational disease and take immediate action. With regular medical examinations, the employee will see the dynamics of his health, and the employer will be confident that the illness of his subordinate will not lead to accidents.
For people whose activities are related to society or children, medical examinations are needed to reduce the risks of the spread of epidemics.
