Which examinations are legally required for employees in specific professions?
March 11, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Selma Stamm
Dear Occupational Health Physician,
I am writing to you as I work as a nursery teacher and would like to gather information about the legally required examinations for employees in certain professions. I am concerned about my health and want to ensure that I undergo all necessary preventive examinations to detect possible health risks at an early stage.
Currently, I am physically and mentally stressed due to my job, as I work with children daily and have to meet various demands. I make sure to exercise regularly and eat healthily to maintain my health as best as possible. Nevertheless, it is important for me to know which specific examinations are legally required to proactively protect my health.
I have already heard about various preventive examinations such as occupational health check-ups, but I am unsure if these are also mandatory for my profession. Therefore, I kindly ask you for information about the legally required examinations for employees in certain professions, specifically for nursery teachers like myself.
Could you please explain in detail which examinations are legally required for me as a nursery teacher? Are there specific preventive examinations that I should regularly undergo to protect my health? I would be very grateful if you could provide me with concrete recommendations on which examinations are particularly important in my case and how I can best implement them.
Thank you in advance for your support and advice.
Sincerely,
Anneliese Völker
Dear Mrs. Völker,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the legally required examinations for employees in certain professions, especially for educators like you. It is commendable that you are taking care of your health and taking proactive steps to detect potential health risks early.
As an educator, you are subject to certain legal regulations in the field of occupational medicine according to the Workplace Ordinance and the DGUV Regulation 2 "Company Doctors and Occupational Safety Specialists". The legally required examinations for educators usually include occupational medical check-ups. These examinations are aimed at identifying occupational health risks and taking preventive measures.
Specifically, various examinations can be carried out in occupational medical check-ups, depending on the specific requirements of the profession. For educators, for example, vision and hearing tests, musculoskeletal system checks, as well as blood pressure and blood sugar measurements may be relevant. Questions regarding psychological stress in the workplace can also be addressed as part of occupational medical check-ups.
It is important that you regularly participate in the prescribed check-ups to protect your health as best as possible. Ideally, these check-ups should be conducted at least once a year to detect potential health problems early and take appropriate measures.
In addition to the legally required examinations, I recommend that you also take responsibility for your health. This includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and stress management techniques. Furthermore, you can also inquire about company health promotion measures that can help you stay healthy.
I recommend that you contact your employer or company doctor to find out the specific regulations and recommendations for occupational medical check-ups in your work environment. There, you will also receive further information on the specific check-ups that are relevant for you as an educator.
I hope that this information is helpful to you and I am happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Selma Stamm, Occupational Physician
