What it entails:
A specialised medical assessment for employees exposed to asbestos. Includes a medical questionnaire, physical exam, lung function test, chest X-ray (baseline or periodic), and occupational health evaluation.
How to prepare:
Bring previous asbestos medical records (if available)
Avoid smoking before the test
Wear comfortable clothing
Why it’s required:
Legally required for employees working with asbestos to monitor lung health and detect early signs of asbestos-related disease.
What it entails:
A hearing test measuring the employee’s ability to hear different sound frequencies, used to detect noise-induced hearing loss.
How to prepare:
Avoid loud noise exposure for at least 16 hours before the test
Inform the tester of any ear infections or hearing aids
Why it’s required:
Required for employees exposed to noisy environments to protect hearing and comply with occupational health regulations.
What it entails:
A screening test (usually urine or saliva) to detect the presence of drugs that may impair work performance or safety.
How to prepare:
Bring valid identification
Declare any prescribed medication
Why it’s required:
Ensures a safe, drug-free workplace, particularly in safety-critical roles.
What it entails:
A medical examination to confirm an employee is fit to work in food-handling environments, including checks for communicable diseases and overall hygiene fitness.
How to prepare:
Bring ID
Disclose any current illness or medication
Why it’s required:
Required by food safety regulations to protect public health and prevent food contamination.
How to prepare:
Bring corrective lenses if worn
Why it’s required:
Confirms visual fitness for safety-critical tasks such as operating machinery or working at heights.
What it entails:
A medical assessment for machinery and vehicle operators, including vision, hearing, blood pressure, coordination, and general fitness.
How to prepare:
Bring ID and corrective lenses if used
Inform the clinician of any medical conditions
Why it’s required:
Ensures operators are medically fit to safely operate machinery and vehicles.
What it entails:
A chest X-ray used to assess lung health, often as part of asbestos or occupational exposure monitoring.
How to prepare:
Remove metal objects and jewellery
Inform the technician if pregnant
Why it’s required:
Provides baseline and ongoing monitoring for occupational lung diseases.
What it entails:
A lung function test (spirometry) measures how well the lungs work by assessing airflow and lung capacity. It helps identify breathing problems and early signs of respiratory conditions caused by dust, fumes, or hazardous substances.
How to prepare:
Avoid smoking before the test
Avoid heavy meals prior to testing
Wear comfortable clothing
Why it’s required:
Required to monitor respiratory health in employees exposed to airborne hazards and to ensure fitness for work in regulated environments.