Occupational Health

What is Occupational Health

Occupational Health is a branch of medicine that covers the treatment and prevention of:

  • Work-related diseases,
  • Safe working practices,
  • Ergonomics,


Promotion and preservation of physical, emotional and social well-being of workers in all occupations.

Occupational Health & Medicals Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

We pride ourselves on developing relationships with companies to encourage communication and provision of high quality care for workers.

 

Our services include:

  • Pre-Employment Medicals, and
  • Active Management Of Work Related Injuries.
  • Travel Vaccinations


Pre-Employment Medicals

We offer pre-employment health assessments, to arrange a health assessment for an employee, please contact the practice. Pre Employment Medical can include any of the following:


Drug & Alcohol Testing

Urine drug and alcohol testing


Driver’s License Medical

We ensure your fitness and safety before you hit the road, for private and commercial vehicle driver’s health assessment we follow the guidelines of the publication assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers and for UBER medical we do follow the regulatory guidelines as specified. 


Other Testing Option

  • Hearing Tests
  • Lung Function Tests
  • Blood Testing for Insurance
  • Skin Checks
  • Mining and other occupational medicals
  • Vaccinations
  • Aviation Medicals
  • Musculoskeletal Assessments
  • Vision Testing
  • Allergy Testing

 

We also have a fully functional treatment room with registered nurses.



Workplace Injuries

Our practice offers full Workers Compensation and Work Related Injury treatments.

 

Our highly qualified team of doctors, nurses and practice staff are dedicated to providing all patients with the best possible care. We also have a fully functional treatment room with registered nurses.

 

Common occupational health injuries and conditions include:

  • Cuts, fractures or sprains and strains,
  • Repetitive motion disorders,
  • Hearing problems due to excess noise exposure,
  • Blindness or any vision problems,
  • Illness due to inhalation, touching or ingesting noxious substances,
  • Exposure to microorganisms in healthcare settings.

 

We know the importance of good communication with employers to minimise lost time from injuries, and we work with employers to find alternative duties for injured staff where possible.

 

We utilise a team approach to rehabilitate injured workers for a speedy return to work.

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