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Pre-employment Medical Assessments are carried out to determine a candidate’s capacity to safely carry out and perform the inherent requirements, demands and duties of a role and are medically suitable to the position within the working environment.

CUSTOMISE YOUR ASSESSMENTS:

Djinda Health employment medical assessments can be customised to your specific requirements with any of the following:

• Medical history questionnaire

• Urinalysis

• DAS -Instant and/or Laboratory (Drug and Alcohol Screen)

• Height

• Weight

• Blood pressure

• BMI

• Vision

  – Distance, Near and Peripheral Vision

  – Colour Vision

• ECG (Resting)

• Quantitative Respirator Fit (Mask Fit)

• Medical examination

  – Oral Examination

  – Ear Examination

  – Eye Examination

  – Respiratory

  – Cardiovascular

  – Abdominal

  – Skin

  – Nervous System

• Musculoskeletal

• Functional Capacity Evaluation

• Dynamometer – Grip Test

• Audiometry (including WorkCover)

• Spirometry

• Rail Category 1, 2, 3

• Commercial Drivers

• Diabetes (Blood Sugar Levels and HbA1c on request)

• Lipids (Cholesterol)

• Xray Imaging

• Sleep Apnoea Assessment (coming soon)

• Dangerous Goods Assessment

• Nickel Allergy Assessment

• K10 Assessment

• Heat Stress Assessment

• EARfit (Plug/Muff)

INTRODUCTION

Many employees rely on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, earplugs, and earmuffs to avoid the plethora of health issues that can be caused by the variety of exposures in a modern workplace.

As people come in all shapes and sizes, their PPE must be fitted correctly for their individual requirements.

Most people feel that wearing a quality piece of PPE means they are protected however when we test PPE protection, we find even the smallest error in fitting negates the effectiveness of costly PPE.

Improperly fitting Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) can lead to exposure of a wide range of airborne contaminants and the health problems often associated with them. Contaminants and toxins could leak into the breathing zone, and inhalation is one of most common ways through which foreign and potentially harmful substances can enter the body.

Improperly fitting of earplugs / earmuffs may inevitably lead to a permanent loss of hearing.

The correct fitting of PPE is paramount if you want to achieve maximum protection.

Should your employees fall into the category of utilising PPE, it is imperative their use of PPE be tested for all relevant items to ensure that one item does not interfere with the other. While a respirator might be the perfect fit, the straps could interfere with the seal of the earmuff and vice versa.

RESPIRATORY (MASK) TESTING

Respiratory and mask fit testing in Perth assesses whether the mask forms an adequate seal around the face, confirming whether the wearer is receiving sufficient extra protection against airborne contaminants / toxins and the like.

Mask fit testing has become compulsory in many workplaces under the Australian New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1715, enforcing a user be fitted before wearing a new mask. This should also be re-assessed at least annually.

With mask fit testing in Perth, not everyone will get the perfect fit with a specific respirator and if the respirator fails the fit test, different models, styles and brands will be tested until the perfect combination is found.

It is also important to note that the fit of RPE must be retested whenever there is a change in the wearer’s physical condition. Noticeable weight gain or loss, facial surgery, dental work and even the growth of a fashionable new beard can alter the fit of the mask. In addition, the employer should also ensure that the wearer is medically fit to wear the respirator before they are even fit-tested.

The Portacount Fit Test Model 8038 is the latest TSI product capable of quantitatively fit testing respirators-gas masks, SCBAs, respirators, N95, P1 and P2 disposable respirators.

HEARING PROTECTION

When it comes to noise reduction, earplugs or muffs are considered suitable PPE in a large number of industries and like mask fit testing, the maximum protection can only be achieved by the ideal fit. Fit testing of ear protection is compulsory in many workplaces across Australia, as per the Australian Standards AS/NZ 1269.3:2005 Occupational Noise Management.

Ear fit testing in Perth takes the guesswork out of the amount of protection employees are truly offered. The testing is quantitative, so the actual attenuation is measured, without the potentially subjective feedback from the wearer. The EARfit system tests the optimal fit through hearing protector selection. This system creates a Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) that shows the wearer’s noise reduction levels for any given fitting. In short, ear fit testing in Perth ensures that earplugs really do provide the adequate seal and protection needed.

As an employer, you might ask yourself why an ear fit test is required if the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) rating is clearly stated on the product. The NRR does provide a good indicator on the reduction capability in perfect conditions, but it does not take the individual wearer into consideration, nor their physical traits – like ear size. By relying solely on NRR, employees are placed at risk. The adoption of individual EARfit tests are indeed gaining ground as a very powerful tool in hearing conservation programs.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Having Certified PPE fitting not only ensures the PPE is adequate for the role, it may also assist in dispelling any concerns that the workplace was involved with any employee health issues that may arise later in life.

Djinda Health offers a range of drug and alcohol testing in Perth. Our drug and alcohol screening can be performed upon request in accordance with AS/NZS 4308:2008.

Our drug and alcohol screenings can include:

• Instant drug screens

• Laboratory tested drug & alcohol screen

• LCMS confirmatory testing

At Djinda Health, we offer Rail Category Medical Assessments to ensure the safety and competence of rail workers. These assessments focus on important factors such as the ability to follow instructions and maintain situational awareness in the rail corridor.

Our team of Authorised Health Professionals are fully trained to conduct these assessments in accordance with the National Rail Safety Standard. We follow a three-tiered categorisation system to determine the appropriate level of assessment required:

1. Category 1 Rail Medical:

This category is for workers engaged in safety critical roles where any health issues could lead to sudden incapacity or collapse. This could potentially result in a serious incident that affects public safety or the rail network.

2. Category 2 Rail Medical:

Workers involved in safety critical roles fall under this category. Although their sudden incapacity would not endanger the public or the rail network, it is still important to assess their fitness for work.

3. Category 3 Rail Medical:

This category is for workers engaged in non-safety critical roles. While their health and fitness may not have a direct impact on the rail network, they still have a responsibility to ensure their own safety and the safety of their co-workers. Our goal is to provide thorough assessments that prioritise the well-being of rail workers and the overall safety of the rail network.

For more in-depth information about the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers, kindly check out the link provided.