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Duration: Visit — 30 minutes; periodicity — all 1 to 5 years according to risk
Cost: Free for the employee; on working time
On-site only
Who this guide is for
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- You if you are hired and a medical examination is scheduled
- You if you come back after a long stop or pregnancy
- You if you want to understand the obligations of occupational medicine
To be prepared in advance
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- Contract and position (for job risk assessment)
- Health history (illness, hospitalization, pregnancy)
- Questions on the state of the workplace
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Information and prevention visit (VIP): mandatory on hiring (in the first months of the 3) for all. The physician/infirmary evaluates health against the position and risks. Duration ~30 min.
- 2Recovery visit: mandatory after stopping ≥ 30 days (or after pregnancy/maternity, after ATMP). In the 8 days after return. Objective: To assess fitness and propose adjustments.
- 3Periodic visit: regular (all 1 to 5 years depending on the risk). The physician determines the periodicity.
- 4Pre-resumption visit: optional during a long stop (at the initiative of the employee/practitioner) to prepare the recovery with modifications.
- 5During the visit: speak health and the risks of the post. The doctor may propose accommodation (change of position, part-time therapy), confidentiality is preserved (the doctor at work does not share with the employer).
- 6All visits are free for the employee and take place on working time (visiting time counts as working time).
- 7In the event of incapacity for work, the doctor may issue a notice of incapacity — the employer must then propose another position or break the contract (in accordance with procedure).
- 8You can ask for an appointment with the occupational doctor yourself if you are concerned about your occupational health.
Common mistakes
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- Missing medical examination — infringement, possible consequences.
- Do not talk to the doctor at work about health problems — missed accommodation.
- Believing that the employer will be informed — confidentiality preserved.
- Do not ask for a visit during a long stop — missed pre-take.
- Ignore the notice of incapacity — the employer must act.
Official sources
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Important remark
The timing and procedures for visits vary according to the company. This information is indicative — for your case, check with the OSH/work doctor.
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