Accredited Occupational Health Training Courses

Yes, all Occupational Health (OH) training courses delivered by OH-Partners Ltd are nationally accredited and widely recognised across the UK and Ireland.

Our courses are:

• CPD Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
• BSA for 2 day Surveillance Audiometry training

→ This ensures your training counts towards Continuing Professional Development and meets recognised national standards.

Aligned with industry guidance, including:

• British Society of Audiology (BSA) for Audiometry
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) INDG343 & L108
• ATS/ERS spirometry standards for lung function testing
• VLA Group 1 & 2 standards for Vision Screening in safety-critical roles

Accepted by employers, NHS Trusts, OH providers, and regulators across:

• Occupational Health
• Fire & Rescue Services
• Police Forces
• Manufacturing, Construction, and Logistics sectors

Why Accreditation Matters

Choosing an accredited provider means:

• You're meeting legal and regulatory obligations
• Your training is up to date with the latest clinical standards
• Employers and clients can trust the quality and consistency of your practice

Health surveillance programmes in Occupational Health are a vital part of any organisation’s health and safety strategy. When occupational health is fully integrated into workplace processes, it ensures that proactive steps are taken to identify, monitor, and prevent work-related ill health.

By embedding health surveillance into your operations, you demonstrate a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and the early detection of occupational risks, creating a safer, healthier, and more productive workforce.

With the course materials being continuously updated in line with occupational health guidance and the course presenters having many years' experience within Occupational health, OH-Partners course feedback has been best in class since we went live in March 2025.

We actively encourage all feedback as we are of the opinion that is the only way to ensure the courses meet and exceed delegate expectations.

Training course reviews left on linkedin and various Occupational health platforms show that we are meeting /exceeding delegate expectations with many reviews recommending both the competency and update courses

The HSE hearing categorisation system (as outlined in guidance L108) provides a structured way to classify audiometry results into different categories

However, when an audiometric NIHL pattern (such as a high-frequency notch) is identified, this overrides the standard categorisation system. Even if the result falls into Category 1 or 2, it must be classified and managed as NIHL if the pattern is consistent with noise damage.

At OH-Partners, we provide accredited audiometry training to help occupational health professionals:

• Recognise and classify NIHL accurately
• Understand when HSE categories apply—and when they don’t
• Make informed referrals to occupational health physicians
• Distinguish between occupational and non-occupational causes of hearing loss

Employers have a legal duty to protect employee health and safety, and this includes providing appropriate occupational health training. Under UK law, staff involved in health surveillance activities – such as audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening – must be competent and properly trained.

Occupational health training supports compliance with key legislation, including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – requires employers to ensure staff are trained to work safely
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – mandates risk assessment and training for health and safety management
• COSHH Regulations 2002 – requires training and health surveillance for those working with hazardous substances
• Noise at Work Regulations 2005 – mandates hearing surveillance and appropriate training where noise exposure is a risk

By investing in accredited occupational health training, organisations can:

• Ensure compliance with HSE guidelines
• Demonstrate due diligence
• Improve health surveillance outcomes
• Reduce legal and reputational risk

At OH-Partners, our training is aligned to the latest regulatory standards and industry best practices, helping you meet your legal responsibilities with confidence.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a permanent hearing loss condition caused by repeated exposure to loud noise. It can result from occupational exposure (e.g. in factories, construction, or transport) or leisure activities (such as shooting, loud music, or power tools).

Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, employers must assess noise risks and implement hearing surveillance programmes when exposure action values are exceeded.

All our courses are completely up to date, written in house and focused on Occupational health exclusively. By booking with OH-Partners Ltd. you will be sure that your training is relevant to your work.

BSA / CPD standards office. Developed in line with HSE guidance, decades of experience in working with OH professionals in establishing, implementing and developing occupational health programmes. Our focus is on theory and practical solutions.