Preventive consultation hours

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Not sick but still want to consult with an (occupational) physician? That’s possible during the preventive consultation. During this consultation, you can, either on your own initiative or at the suggestion of your employer, speak with the (occupational) physician. You can ask health-related questions to prevent complaints and absenteeism.

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A healthy work environment

In the Netherlands, it is legally required that both employers and employees make efforts to create a healthy and safe working environment. Part of this includes the employer providing a preventive consultation and informing employees about it. As an employee, you have the right to visit this consultation on your own initiative for health-related questions that are connected to your work.

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This is what is expected of you as an employee

Actively monitor your own health and vitality. To prevent and/or address physical or mental health issues, it can be helpful to speak with an (occupational) physician during a preventive consultation. This helps prevent further complaints and absenteeism.

The organisation

Your employer must inform everyone within the organisation about the policy and how colleagues can participate in the preventive consultation. A supervisor may advise you to have a conversation with the occupational physician during this consultation. As an employee, you are responsible for scheduling the appointment for the consultation.

Good to know

No permission is required from your employer to visit the preventive consultation.
If you prefer the contact to be anonymous, that is possible.
Everything discussed during the preventive consultation with the occupational physician is confidential.
Your employer may ask if you want to share the advice you received from the occupational physician, but it’s up to you how much you choose to share.