Occuhealth News

Fitness to drive medical changes

03 November 2016

Assessing Fitness to Drive is a joint publication of Austroads and the National transport Commission (NTC). It contains nationally agreed medical standards for the purposes of driver licensing.

Following a two year Australian wide review, the revised guidelines are now in place. Major changes made to the guidelines include:

Why have drug and alcohol policies?

27 October 2016

According to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation of Australia; Alcohol related work incidents costs Australian business $6 billion dollars a year and causes approximately 11% of all workplace accidents.

Introducing our new online medical booking system!

10 October 2016

The easy new way to book one of our medical services is quick, simple and convenient.

We are happy to announce that we have recently added an online booking system to our Occuhealth website. The online booking service is available for our full range of medicals, drug and alcohol screening, fit testing, audiometric tests, spirometry and more.

Keeping rail workers health on track.

07 September 2016

It is crucial that all rail workers undertake health assessment to ensure that they are deemed healthy and fit in order to perform their job safely and protect themselves, the public, fellow workers and the rail network.

Health assessment for rail workers aids in preventing ill-health, conditions, disorders or medical treatments that could potentially lead to an incident.

Testimonials

“Hi Ethan,
On behalf of Westcorp Sandalwood, we wanted to extend our gratitude on providing the fit testing last Friday. Kerri was fantastic and extremely helpful. The fit test procedure was highly efficient and the information provided has been very valuable.”

ISO and Safety Systems Coordinator
Westcorp Sandalwood Pty Ltd
I just wanted to say a big thankyou to you all.

You have done an outstanding job during the last week and I really appreciate it.

Well Done.

HES Specialist

Engaged by Fircroft Australia Pty Ltd

for Chevron Australia Pty Ltd
Just wanted to say thanks for your assistance in organising Adam to assist us with our hygiene work.

Adam did an excellent job, knocked off a massive chunk of work for us and was always willing to do more, really appreciated all his effort.

Risk and Business Resilience Specialist, HSE

Rio Tinto
“Sam has been a great asset to the team and completed his work very professionally.”

Senior Health & Safety Adviser
KLE/PPG Brownfield Projects Woodside Energy Ltd
“Hi Giovanna,
We are having fun with the stretching program – fantastic outcome and the guys send their love and look forward to seeing you soon! The feedback across the site is glorious and the guys even went and spoke to top management giving positive feedback. Thank you.”

Safety Advisor, Gorgon Civils & Underground Services Project
Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd
I would like to compliment Kirsten on her professional manner and approach this week and Giovanna’s work over the past few months. I through Kirsten in the deep end with a NATA assessment which was rather stressful and demanding.

The professional attitude and quality of work provided through Giovanna and Kirsten has been a significant help over the past few months.

Occupational Hygienist / Power Plant Safety | Wagerup
Alcoa of Australia
"I wanted to express my thanks to your team, recently mobilised to the Nammuldi project, conducting Fit Testing for NRW.

Charlotte and Heather were very conscious of maintaining the highest standards and integrity of testing whilst acknowledging production considerations onsite. Very impressed with their quality of service and interpersonal skill set."

HSE Advisor NRW
“Hi Ethan,
Sam was kind enough to assist our environmental team on two occasions. He has been very professional and easy to work with during the Noise Survey – this is very much appreciated.”

Senior Hygiene Specialist
BP Refinery (Kwinana) WA