How often are periodic medical checks required?

Law 319/2006 requires health surveillance at regular intervals (Article 25(1)) without fixing a number of months; the measures are set by the applicable regulations (Article 24). Check Government Decision 355/2007 in the version in force and the schedule with your occupational medicine service.

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Track periodic medical checks and fitness certificates in Romania

Romanian employers must provide periodic medical checks after hiring, carried out by an occupational medicine doctor at regular intervals (Articles 13(j) and 25 of Law 319/2006); the law sets no number of months. The doctor completes the fitness-for-work certificate, kept with the individual training record.

Romanian employers may hire only people who, after a medical examination and, where applicable, psychological aptitude testing, are fit for the work they will do, and must provide periodic medical checks and, where applicable, periodic psychological checks after hiring (Article 13(j) of Law No. 319/2006 on occupational safety and health).

The measures that ensure appropriate health surveillance of workers, according to occupational safety and health risks, are set by the applicable regulations (Article 24). They must allow every worker to receive health surveillance at regular intervals, and workers' health surveillance is provided by occupational medicine doctors (Article 25). The act that regulates workers' health surveillance is Government Decision No. 355/2007, as amended by Government Decisions 37/2008, 1169/2011 and 1/2012.

The fitness-for-work certificate (fișa de aptitudine) is completed by the occupational medicine doctor. A copy of the latest certificate accompanies the individual training record kept by the head of the workplace, on paper or electronically (Article 81(4) of the Methodological Norms approved by Government Decision 1425/2006, as amended by Government Decision 259/2022). After an accident, the investigation file includes copies of the occupational risk factor identification sheet and of the fitness-for-work certificate (Article 122(1)(i) of the Norms).

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At a glance

Obligation	Periodic medical checks after hiring, provided by the employer (Article 13(j) of Law 319/2006)
Who examines	The occupational medicine doctor (Article 25(2) of Law 319/2006)
Intervals	At regular intervals (Article 25(1)); the law sets no number of months and refers to the applicable regulations (Article 24)
Document	Fitness-for-work certificate (fișa de aptitudine), completed by the occupational medicine doctor
Record keeping	A copy of the latest certificate accompanies the individual training record (Article 81(4) of the Norms)
Psychological testing	Periodic psychological checks where applicable (Article 13(j))

Law 319/2006 sets no fixed interval for periodic medical checks. Check Government Decision 355/2007 on workers' health surveillance, in the version in force on the Romanian Legislative Portal, and the schedule agreed with your occupational medicine service.

Who is responsible?

The employer provides periodic medical checks (Article 13(j) of Law 319/2006); the law's administrative penalties apply to employers (Article 41). Health surveillance is provided by occupational medicine doctors (Article 25(2)). The head of the workplace keeps the individual training record together with a copy of the latest fitness-for-work certificate (Article 81(4) of the Norms).

If the deadline passes

Breaching Article 13(j) of Law 319/2006, which requires periodic medical checks, is an administrative offence (contravenție) under Article 39(4) of Law 319/2006.

Fitness certificates and OHS training records

The individual training record may be kept on paper or electronically and must be accompanied by a copy of the latest fitness-for-work certificate completed by the occupational medicine doctor (Article 81(1) and (4) of the Norms, as amended by Government Decision 259/2022). When the certificate is renewed, update the copy in the training file as well.

Tracking it with ExpirySuite

Add each worker and enter the date of the next scheduled periodic medical check, as agreed with your occupational medicine service, as the expiry date.
Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the date and on the day itself.
Assign a responsible person, such as the head of the workplace or the designated worker; emails arrive in each recipient's language.
The worker can upload the new fitness-for-work certificate through a secure link that is valid for 14 days and needs no account. If the date passes, managers get further reminders 3, 7 and 14 days later.

Frequently asked questions

Are periodic medical checks mandatory in Romania?: Yes. The employer must provide periodic medical checks and, where applicable, periodic psychological checks after hiring (Article 13(j) of Law 319/2006).
Who completes the fitness-for-work certificate?: The occupational medicine doctor. Workers' health surveillance is provided by occupational medicine doctors (Article 25(2) of Law 319/2006).
How often are periodic medical checks required?: Law 319/2006 requires health surveillance at regular intervals (Article 25(1)) without fixing a number of months; the measures are set by the applicable regulations (Article 24). Check Government Decision 355/2007 in the version in force and the schedule with your occupational medicine service.
Where is the fitness-for-work certificate kept?: A copy of the latest certificate accompanies the individual training record, kept by the head of the workplace on paper or electronically (Article 81(4) of the Norms approved by Government Decision 1425/2006).

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Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.

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