Support regarding serious diseases (LA8)

Vattenfall’s various companies have a long tradition of promoting good health of employees and of measures to prevent incidents and serious diseases. Accordingly, preventive medical check-ups are provided in compliance with the national health and safety legislation in the respective countries. Employees exposed to night shift work, noise, heat, hazards to eyesight, work on heights, chemicals, ionising radiation, dust, etc., can seek medical assistance and undergo additional tests from various specialists if needed. Employees who have been exposed to high risks, such as exposure to asbestos, undergo regular follow-up examinations to provide early diagnosis of related diseases.

In addition, various measures are offered to employees, such as back training courses and health promotion events. In large parts of the organisation, vaccination programmes for influenza and other diseases are further elements of health protection. Medical emergency aid is an integral part of occupational safety and health protection. Vattenfall has a permanent first aid training programme for employees. All employees have access to individual counselling and assistance by professional social workers or psychologists. Reintegration and disability management programmes have been established.