Compliance Frameworks

This area explains the professional standards, governance frameworks and supporting documentation that guide our work. As a result, it shapes how we deliver safe, ethical and clinically informed occupational health services across the UK.

In this section, we outline the organisations, recognised standards and professional affiliations that support our approach. Together, these frameworks strengthen our commitment to compliance, best practice and continual improvement. In addition, we align our services with established industry standards. As such, we maintain consistency, transparency and high clinical quality across everything we do.

Importantly, we review these frameworks on a regular basis. Consequently, we refine our processes in response to regulatory updates and new guidance. Furthermore, we adapt our approach as best practice evolves. Therefore, our services remain robust, relevant and aligned with current expectations.

If, however, you believe your organisation, certification or governance framework should feature in this section, please contact us via the Contact Us page. Once we receive your request, we will review it promptly. Thereafter, we will respond within a few working days to arrange a brief discussion.

SEQOHS – Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service

SEQOHS is a UK-wide quality framework developed by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine to ensure that occupational health providers meet recognised standards in clinical governance, service delivery, and professional practice.

Key points:

• Accredits occupational health services that meet rigorous safety and quality criteria.
• Valid for five years following assessment, with annual reviews to maintain standards.
• Helps employers and service purchasers differentiate high-quality services.

Fit2Fit – RPE Fit Test Providers Accreditation Scheme (UK)

Fit2Fit is a UK accreditation scheme focused on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) face fit testing. It ensures that individuals who conduct fit testing have demonstrated the necessary competence and technical understanding. Fit testing checks whether tight-fitting masks and respirators seal correctly to the user’s face — a legal requirement under health and safety regulations like COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).

Key points:

Accredited testers must pass written and practical assessments to prove they can carry out tests reliably and safely.

• Confirms an individual’s competence to conduct face fit testing for RPE.
• Endorsed by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and aligned with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
• Helps employers ensure workers using tight-fitting respirators are properly protected.

SOM – The Society of Occupational Medicine (UK)

The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) is the leading UK professional body for healthcare professionals working in or with an interest in occupational health and medicine. It’s a registered charity that promotes workplace health, prevents occupational injury and disease, supports research, and acts as a voice for professionals in the field.

Key points:

The SOM is the professional organisation for any individual working, or with a professional interest, in occupational health.

• Provides membership, professional development, networking, education, and advocacy in occupational health.
• Offers resources such as guidance, webinars, journals, and career support for members.
• Works with government, regulators, and stakeholders to influence policy and raise standards in occupational health practice.

ISO 9001: Quality Management System

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard for quality management systems. It sets out a structured framework for how an organisation manages quality, consistency and continual improvement, helping ensure services are delivered reliably and in line with customer expectations and relevant regulatory requirements.

Key points:

A core principle of ISO 9001 is customer focus. It encourages organisations to understand what clients need, deliver against agreed requirements, and improve customer satisfaction through effective quality management and ongoing monitoring of service outcomes.

• Customer Focus – Ensures organisations consistently meet customer needs and regulatory requirements, with a strong emphasis on improving customer satisfaction..
• Process-Based Management – Promotes a structured, process-led approach to managing activities, helping organisations improve efficiency, consistency and service quality.
• Continual Improvement – Requires ongoing monitoring, review and improvement of systems and performance through objectives, audits and corrective actions.

Cyber Essentials – UK Government Cyber Security Certification

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations of all sizes protect themselves from common cyber threats. It specifies a set of basic cyber security controls that organisations should implement to guard against common attacks like phishing, malware, and unauthorised access.

Key points:

Focuses on five core technical controls including firewalls, secure configuration, user access controls, malware protection, and patch management.

• Certification is valid for 12 months and demonstrates a commitment to cyber security.
• Two levels: Cyber Essentials (self-assessment) and Cyber Essentials Plus (independent technical verification).
• Helps organisations reduce risk and often supports contractual or insurance requirements.

Note – Confidentiality In accordance with the medical and health professionals code of conduct all information discussed and documented remains medically confidential to the service.

OH records are maintained to the same high standard of confidentiality as hospital or GP medical records, in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018.

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