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Night worker health assessment — DOccMed MCQ

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A logistics company starts permanent night shifts for parcel sorters. Several workers have diabetes, epilepsy or sedating medication use, and the employer asks what health assessment is required before night work begins. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: E — Offer night-worker health assessment and refer concerns for competent review

Night workers should be offered health assessment, with competent review where responses raise concerns. The aim is to identify health issues that may be affected by night work or affect safety. Blanket exclusion based on chronic disease is discriminatory and clinically crude. Accessing GP records without a specific consented purpose is inappropriate.

Reference: Working Time Regulations; HSE night work guidance