What does the day of a Occupational Assessor from Puls actually out? Is it the same work every day or does every day look different? Today we get a glimpse into the life ofOccupational Assessor Pascal Vanderlinden and he takes us along during his working day as Occupational Assessor from Puls.

"Yes, I put your gym bag in your bike box," "No I don't know where your shoes are," "Then where did you put your bike key yesterday?" 8:00 a.m., rush hour at Vanderlinden's house. When the storm subsides somewhat around 8:30 a.m., I quickly grab another nice cup of coffee and flip through the Algemeen Dagblad before getting into my car. I turn on my favorite station. Every morning a moment of happiness. Unabashedly singing along, am I missing a career here? Probably not.

A disrupted working relationship

Back to my own career. Today, a Occupational health assessment at a metal company on the agenda. During the conversation with the employer and the employee, many emotions come up. A lot has happened in the past year. Mutual distrust, physical discomfort, a wage freeze, an expert opinion that has taken months, it all passes in review. The disturbed employment relationship still plays an important role, I note. That is why I discuss the possibility of mediation with the employer and employee. Fortunately, both parties are positive about this.

Independent Occupational health assessment

The employee shows me his workplace, so that I can get a better idea of certain activities and additional workloads in the work. That is, after all, an important part of the Occupational health assessment; an independent weighting of the load versus taxability. I'm a bit shocked by the workplace. I had expected the presence of dust and metal particles, but I think the limited protective equipment that is made available for this can be improved. I discuss it with the employer.

Working together in the employability team: pleasant for us and our clients!

I conclude the interview, share my preliminary advice and make it clear what and when the employer and employee can expect from me and what I expect from them. I then drive back home where I spend the rest of the afternoon working out the occupational health report. In between, I have telephone contact with a company doctor to get a further explanation of the FML (Functional Capabilities List), and I call a Work and Health Advisor with a question about a possible reassignment of an employee within their own organization. It's great that we're in paraDIGMA groep Being able to contact each other in such an accessible way is good for us, but certainly also for our customers. I confirm a number of appointments with employers by e-mail and decide to stop at 5.30 pm for the day. It was another beautiful day!

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