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SAMREF serves the healthcare requirements of
around 5,000 company employees and dependents through its Medical
Services Department.
Emergency treatment for accidents and occupational health problems
are handled at the medical center. Primary care, hospital referrals,
follow-up and monitoring of employees’ health is also provided.
SAMREF considers its employees the most valuable assets and is
committed to exert all efforts in maintaining their well-being. As a
part of that strategy, several occupational health initiatives have
been established including surveillance programs for those exposed
to high noise levels and environmental hazards such as organic Lead
and Benzene. The ability of individuals to wear breathing apparatus
is regularly assessed and monitored through the Respirator Physical
Checkups. Meticulous records are maintained of all occupational
health programs. Results are communicated to the concerned parties.
Employees are provided counseling on issues of potential
occupational hazards
Pre-employment medical checkup, Occupational Surveillance Periodic
Physicals, Fitness to work, Sick time-off and return to work, job
relocation advice due to medical problems are all handled through
the Medical Dept.
Medical Services Department organizes First-aid and cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) training program as a part of annual SHE
(Safety, Heath & Environment) Training to all employees.
Guidelines are also issued to deal with specific problems such as
high noise and heat exposure etc. General medical news and topics of
interest are regularly communicated to all employees through the
company electronic mail system.
Family healthcare is provided through the Designated Healthcare
Facilities in different cities of the country. All employees and
their eligible dependents have easy access to these facilities by
using a medical card issued by Samref. Performance of healthcare
providers is audited and monitored on a regular basis.
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