What is a Preventive Medical Examination (PME)?

What is a PME?

A Preventive Medical Examination (PME) provides insight into the physical and mental health of employees. By identifying health risks at an early stage, both employees and employers can actively work on prevention and improvement. This prevents unnecessary absenteeism, increases productivity and contributes to a healthier work environment.

Why is a PME important?

In a dynamic work environment with high work pressure, stress and sometimes unhealthy habits, the risk of burnout, cardiovascular disease or physical complaints is present. A PME helps organizations and employees take timely action. The benefits?

• Reduced absenteeism: Emerging complaints are addressed in a timely manner.
• Sustainable employability: Employees stay healthy and productive longer.
• Higher job satisfaction: Greater focus on health enhances motivation and engagement.
• Healthier work environment: Targeted interventions increase vitality in the workplace.

How does a PME take place?

A PME will be tailored to the needs of your organization and may include:

• Questionnaires about work experience, stress levels, and lifestyle.
• Medical measurements such as blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and fitness tests.
• Mental health screening focused on stress, work pressure, and sleep quality.
• Personal advice with a report and practical tips for employees.
• Company report (anonymized) with current data, trends, and areas for improvement for employers.

Our PME is always customized

Every industry has its own challenges. That's why our preventive medical examination consists of several modules. We always start with a basic package that shows what health risks are currently or could arise in the future. This package can then be expanded as desired or adapted to the specific needs of your organization.

Make the PME fit for your business

At Simple Check, we offer a basic package to provide preventive attention to both mental and physical health. Want more insight into certain risks or highlight specific areas of concern? Then simply add additional modules. In this way, the PME fits perfectly with the occupational risks and wishes of your organization.

Who is a PME for?

A PMO is suitable for all companies and sectors. According to the Health and Safety Act , employers are even obliged to offer their employees periodic medical examinations. A PMO is particularly valuable in sectors with high work pressure, physical strain, or a lot of computer screen work. Simple Check has extensive experience in a wide range of sectors, including the carpentry industry, housing associations, engineering, IT, wholesale, and the chemical industry.

Investing in health pays off

A PME provides great benefits for both the employee and the organization:

• Less absenteeism, lower costs: Prevent long-term absenteeism and save on absenteeism costs.
• Increased productivity and job satisfaction: Healthy employees are more energetic and motivated.
• Healthy corporate culture: Attention to vitality and well-being strengthens loyalty.
• Legal obligation and sustainable employability: Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensure a future-proof organization.
• Targeted improvements: Discover bottlenecks and strengthen employee health in a targeted way.

Make health a priority

A PME is more than an ordinary health check; it is an investment in a resilient, successful organization. By consciously working on employee vitality, you ensure a pleasant work environment and optimize long-term performance.

Curious about how a PMO can strengthen your organization?
Feel free to contact us without obligation or view all the details about the various PMO elements here. Together, we will take the next step toward a healthier and more productive workplace!