Ensuring the health and safety of employees is of primary importance to the Organization. The Organization is committed to maintaining safe facilities, sponsoring appropriate training programs and providing necessary safety equipment. Additionally, Management and staff must collaboratively develop appropriate procedures and regulations to ensure the health and safety of employees, with particular attention to the handling of potentially hazardous equipment or substances, and to investigate and report any accidents and mishaps. All newly hired personnel are required to undergo physical examination. Each employee must provide an updated health history of current health problems at least annually. All employees must undergo an annual physical examination. A physical examination may include: 1) Health History The written record of a person's past health events, completed by the individual or his or her physician. Must include past serious illnesses and injuries, current health problems, allergies, and a record of vaccinations received.2) Health screeningThe testing of a person, using one or more diagnostic tools, to determine the presence of precursors to a particular illness or disease. It must include height, weight, blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, vision and hearing.3) Medical examinationThe examination of employees by a medical inspector or a doctor authorized to practice medicine.Responsibilities of employersEmployers workplace have a legal obligation to inform employees about health and safety standards applicable to their workplace. Employers must establish a comprehensive written hazard communication program to ensure that employees who work with or near hazardous materials... middle of paper... all non-smokers do not enjoy working in a smoky environment . This can often lead to conflicts. Non-smokers whose health is compromised by the effects of secondhand smoke may take legal action against their employer. ALCOHOLISMAlcoholism is a serious and widespread problem at work. The effects of alcoholism on the worker and on the job are serious, such as the performance of staff: 45% of men and 28% of women heavy drinkers report that the consequences of alcohol consumption have affected their work in the last week. 75% of problem drinkers have full-time jobs. Safety 25% of workplace accidents are reported as alcohol-related. Absenteeism/illness The quantity and quality of work decreases dramatically in the form of 'absenteeism at work' Financial considerations It is estimated that alcohol abuse costs the industry several billion pounds each year. Realistic goals.