This assessment is for staff/ students with medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, heart or fainting condition etc.) that may affect their safety while working/studying in the University, particularly in high risk environments such as kitchens, laboratories or workshops,
A staff member (or line manager on their behalf) can contact the SHW Office to request a medical risk assessment. They will be directed to the online referral form.
The Disability Support Service can refer a student. They will be directed to the online referral form
On receipt of the referral, the SHW Administrator notifies the relevant Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) with responsibility for the Faculty/Function.
The OHA will contact the student or staff member directly to arrange an appointment to discuss.
The OHA will complete a medical risk assessment detailing control measures and persons responsible etc.
In some circumstances advice maybe sought from TU Dublin’s external Occupational Health Provider.
The completed risk assessment will be communicated to the staff member/ student and their line manager/ Head of School.
The line manager/ Head of School works with the staff member/ student to implement all control measures.
