Services guide 2026
Occupational health for employers
Keeping your people healthy, safe and at work.
Welcome
Partnering for people, productivity and prosperity
For more than ten years, David Barber (OH) Ltd has helped employers across the UK keep their people healthy, safe and at work.
We work with businesses in higher-risk sectors where health and safety are part of every shift: construction, manufacturing, transport, rail, healthcare and food production.
Our aim is to move occupational health from reacting to problems to preventing them, with early intervention and clear visibility of the health risks in your workforce.
- SEQOHSAccredited
- ISO 9001Quality management
- ISO 27001Information security
Contents
Our services
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Medicals and assessments
Absence and rehabilitation
Prevention and wellbeing
How we work
One connected occupational health service
David Barber (OH) Ltd delivers the full range of occupational health services as part of one connected rehabilitation and risk management system.
Every case follows a single pathway, from first assessment through to a sustained return to work.
- Paperless referralsManagers refer quickly and securely online.
- Secure client portalBook appointments, track progress and view reports with unique logins.
- Consistent standardsThe same clinical approach and documentation across every site.
- Where it suits youOn site across the UK, or at our clinic in Shardlow, Derbyshire.
Our services in three groups
Medicals and assessments. Know who is fit for the role.
Absence and rehabilitation. Get people back to work safely.
Prevention and wellbeing. Stop problems before they start.
Medicals and assessments
Fit for Work Medical
A tailored assessment of whether someone is physically and mentally able to do a specific job, judged on the person and the role.
Who it's for
New starters, employees moving into a role with different demands, and staff returning after injury or long-term illness.
What's involved
- General health screen including blood pressure and BMI
- Hearing, skin, lung function and hand-arm vibration checks as the role requires
- Optional night worker, driver and vision screening
- Around 45 minutes, on site or at our Shardlow clinic
The outcome Each person is assessed as fit, unfit, or fit with restrictions or support in place, so you know exactly where you stand.
Medicals and assessments
Safety-Critical Medical
An in-depth assessment for roles where a sudden health problem could put the worker, colleagues or the public at risk.
Who it's for
Forklift and plant operators, drivers, and people working at height, in confined spaces, alone, at night or near live traffic.
What's involved
- Confidential health questionnaire
- Blood pressure, BMI, hearing, lung function and skin checks
- Vision testing, including peripheral and colour vision
- Musculoskeletal and mental health assessment
- Optional drug and alcohol testing
Why it matters A certificate gives you documented evidence of fitness for safety-critical work. We recommend annual assessments, and more frequent checks for workers over 54.
Medicals and assessments
HGV Medical
The DVLA medical every HGV, LGV and PCV driver needs to obtain and keep their licence, carried out by an occupational health physician.
Who it's for
New drivers applying for a licence and existing drivers renewing. From 45, drivers need a medical every five years, and every year from 65.
What's involved
- Interview covering medical history, mental health, neurological conditions and sleep
- Physical examination including blood pressure and vision, with and without glasses
- D4 form completed and submitted to the DVLA
- Usually 30 minutes or less
Why choose us A quicker, simpler route than waiting for a GP appointment, with doctors experienced in DVLA medical standards.
Medicals and assessments
Health Surveillance
Regular health checks for employees exposed to workplace hazards, so early signs of harm are picked up before they become long-term ill health.
Who it's for
A legal requirement where a risk assessment shows exposure to noise, vibration, dusts, fumes, solvents or other hazardous substances.
What's involved
- Audiometry (hearing tests)
- Lung function testing
- Hand-arm vibration and skin checks
- Biological monitoring, such as isocyanate testing for paint sprayers
Why it matters Carried out on site with minimal disruption, with reports in our secure client portal. Supports compliance with COSHH and the Noise and Vibration at Work Regulations.
Medicals and assessments
Face Fit Testing
Confirms that tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment seals properly to each wearer's face and keeps out dust, fumes and chemicals.
Who it's for
Anyone wearing half masks, full-face masks or powered respirators. Each person is tested individually, and again whenever their mask changes.
What's involved
- Quantitative testing with an ambient particle counter
- Job-like movements during the test to check the seal holds
- Testers trained at the HSE laboratory in Buxton
- On site or at our Shardlow head office
Why it matters Testing proves each mask protects the person wearing it, and supports your compliance under COSHH.
Medicals and assessments
Drug and Alcohol Testing
A sensitive, legally robust testing programme that helps keep substance misuse out of your workplace.
Who it's for
Essential where vehicles, heavy machinery, work at height or confined spaces are involved, and valuable for many other workplaces.
What's involved
- Home Office approved breathalysers for alcohol
- Urine testing with instant on-site kits or lab analysis
- Non-negative results confirmed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory
- Pre-employment, random, periodic and for-cause programmes
Why choose us Our team is trained to UKAS standards, and we can help you put in place the drug and alcohol policy that makes testing fair and enforceable.
Absence and rehabilitation
Sickness Absence Management
Practical support to get people back to work safely and stop short-term absence turning into long-term absence.
Who it's for
Any employer, from retail and hospitality to construction and healthcare.
What's involved
- Proactive plans ahead of planned absences such as surgery
- Return-to-work assessments after sudden sickness
- Phased returns, restricted duties and reasonable adjustments
- Help writing your absence policy
- Reports through a secure online portal
The result Lower absence rates, less spent on agency cover, and decisions you can stand behind.
Absence and rehabilitation
MSK Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation joined up with occupational health, so back, joint and repetitive strain problems are treated with the job in mind.
Who it's for
Employers with manual handling, repetitive or physically demanding roles, and multi-site organisations.
What's involved
- Early identification through surveillance, referrals and absence reviews
- Triage based on daily function and job demands
- Physiotherapy focused on real job tasks
- Clear restrictions, phased returns and progress reviews
The result Problems are caught early, care is continuous from first concern to full return, and standards stay consistent across every site.
Absence and rehabilitation
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health support built into the same system as physical health, fitness for work and return to work.
Who it's for
Employers who want consistent, confidential support for staff, and managers and HR teams handling sensitive situations.
What's involved
- Concerns identified through absence referrals, surveillance and manager conversations
- Clinical assessment of risk and capacity
- Referral to talking therapies, specialist services or an EAP
- Practical guidance for managers and HR
The result Fewer avoidable absences, lower risk of incidents linked to stress or fatigue, and fair handling that builds trust.
Absence and rehabilitation
Employee Assistance Programme
Confidential help for employees with the pressures that follow them to work, from money and family worries to health concerns.
Who it's for
Employees and, in many cases, their immediate family. Managers can also call for advice on supporting a colleague.
What's involved
- 24/7 helpline with trained advisers
- Short-term counselling by phone, online or face to face, including CBT
- Practical advice on debt, housing, caring and legal matters
- Self-help resources and critical incident support
The result People get help early, and anyone who needs clinical input can be referred straight into occupational health.
Prevention and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing Programme
On-site health checks that give staff an instant picture of their health and give you a measurable wellbeing programme.
Who it's for
Employers who want to reduce absence and improve morale, engagement and productivity.
What's involved
- Blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, height, weight and BMI
- Urine dip test
- Optional PSA screening for male employees
- A personal health passport to track results year on year
- Mental health awareness and support
Why it matters Voluntary, quick for staff, and a visible sign that you take their health seriously.
Prevention and wellbeing
Workplace Hepatitis B Vaccination
A fully managed vaccination programme for staff who could come into contact with blood or bodily fluids.
Who it's for
Healthcare, dental, care homes, laboratories, veterinary practices, emergency services, prisons, funeral services and aesthetic clinics.
What's involved
- Three doses, 6 to 8 weeks apart, usually on site
- Blood test after the final dose to confirm immunity
- Extra dose and retest if needed
- Bookings, progress and records in our online portal
Why it matters Around 90% of healthy adults develop long-lasting immunity, and the programme supports your duties under COSHH.
Prevention and wellbeing
Corporate Flu Vaccinations
On-site flu clinics that protect your team through the winter with minimal disruption to the working day.
Who it's for
Any employer that wants to protect staff and keep the business running through flu season.
What's involved
- We agree numbers with you and order the vaccine
- Clinic date booked once delivery is confirmed
- Consent form reviewed for every employee
- Clinics run from late September to December
Plan ahead Vaccinating in autumn builds immunity before the peak season from January to April. Book early to secure your vaccine.
Prevention and wellbeing
Ergonomics and DSE
Workstation and task assessments that fit the equipment to the person, reducing strain, discomfort and musculoskeletal claims.
Who it's for
Staff who use screens for an hour or more a day, spend long periods seated, do repetitive work or work from home.
What's involved
- Observation of the employee at work
- Review of workstation set-up and repetitive tasks
- Recommendations for reasonable adjustments
- Specialist advice where needed
Why it matters Helps you meet HSE requirements for display screen equipment, with better productivity and morale and less sickness absence.
Prevention and wellbeing
Risk Assessments
Guidance, templates and expert support to identify workplace hazards and decide how to control them.
Who it's for
Employers who need a starting point, including a free pregnancy risk assessment template for expectant employees.
What's involved
- Identifying hazards that could cause harm
- Evaluating how likely and severe each risk is
- Deciding how to remove or control the risk
- Linking findings to surveillance, DSE or fit for work assessments
Your choice Use our free templates in-house, or ask our team to carry out the assessment for you.
Sectors
Sectors we cover
We specialise in higher-risk workplaces, where the right health checks protect people and keep operations running.
- Construction and engineeringHealth surveillance, safety-critical medicals, face fit testing
- ManufacturingNoise and vibration surveillance, DSE, drug and alcohol testing
- Transport and logisticsHGV medicals, safety-critical medicals, drug and alcohol testing
- RailSafety-critical medicals, drug and alcohol testing, fit for work
- HealthcareHepatitis B vaccination, flu clinics, mental health support
- Food manufacturingSkin and lung surveillance, fit for work, flu clinics
Next steps
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your workforce and we will recommend the services that fit your risks, sites and budget.
- Tell us about your teamRoles, sites, numbers and any current concerns.
- We recommend a planThe right mix of medicals, surveillance and support, with clear pricing.
- We deliverOn site or at our Shardlow clinic, with results in your client portal.
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01332 318978
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Office 5A, Shardlow Business Centre
No 1 Mill, The Wharf, Shardlow, DE72 2GH
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Accreditations and memberships
David Barber (OH) Ltd. Company registration 9816182.
SEQOHS accredited. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified.