Licensed Asbestos Medical
Statutory medical surveillance for licensed asbestos work, carried out by an HSE-appointed doctor.
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Two types of medical
Licensed and non-licensed asbestos medicals.
Which one applies depends on the type of asbestos work involved, not on personal preference. Here's how they differ, so you can book the right one.
Non-Licensed Asbestos Medical
Medical examinations for notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW) with asbestos, repeated at least every 3 years.
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The regulatory difference.
| Licensed asbestos medical | Non-licensed (NNLW) medical |
|---|---|
| Examining doctor | Must be an HSE-appointed doctor |
| Frequency | At least every 2 years |
| Examination | History, respiratory symptom questionnaire, clinical exam, lung function test |
| Certificate | Confirms surveillance was carried out, not fitness to work |
| Examining doctor | HSE-appointed doctor, or any GMC-registered doctor with a licence to practise |
|---|---|
| Frequency | At least every 3 years |
| Examination | Chest examination and a lung function test |
| Certificate | Confirms the examination took place and its date |
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Tell us about the work, we'll confirm the medical.
Describe the asbestos work involved and we'll advise which medical applies.