Posts by Work Health
WorkCover hearing test
What is a WorkCover hearing test? In WA, a WorkCover hearing test is governed by WorkCover WA. Under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, it is compulsory for employers to arrange and pay for baseline hearing tests for all workers in prescribed “noisy” workplaces. All workers employed in a prescribed workplace for the…
Read MoreWorkCover hearing tests
Have you planned your WorkCover hearing tests for this year? Matt, and our mobile hearing test facility are now back on the road for the new year. If you have started any new employees in the last few months, and they haven’t already had an audiometric test as part of their pre-employment medical assessment, then…
Read MoreHow to check your moles and freckles for melanoma
A recent survey of 1003 Australians, conducted by life insurance company TAL, found that 64% of participants had not had their skin checked within the last 12 months. Considering 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of Skin Cancer in their lifetime these results are particularly alarming. 88% of those surveyed…
Read MoreWorkplace vaccination information
Prior to completing your booking, please review the relevant vaccine information for your upcoming workplace vaccination. It is important that you read this carefully before answering your medical history questions and consenting to receive the vaccine. You will of course have the chance to ask any questions of the vaccination nurse on the day of…
Read MoreWork Health Professionals – name change
Effective January 1st 2019, CHP begins trading under the new company name Work Health Professionals Pty Ltd. The story behind our name change Corporate Health Professionals (CHP) launched in 1995 providing health and fitness programs for the corporate sector in Perth. Over the last 23 years, our team and our services have grown significantly. Whilst we…
Read MoreThe emerging silicosis crisis
What is silicosis? Silicosis is a group of work-related lung diseases caused by exposure to silica dust. Silica is contained in construction materials such as concrete, bricks, tiles, sandstone and granite. When those materials are drilled, cut or crushed, tiny particles of silica are released into the air. These particles can be so fine you may not know…
Read MoreWork hearing test regulations in WA
Hearing test regulations in WA currently differ from those on the East Coast of Australia. As an employer, it is your responsibility to organise and pay for all WorkCover WA hearing tests. Is a work hearing test compulsory for everyone? Hearing test regulations in WA are governed by WorkCover WA. Here you are required to arrange…
Read MoreSilicosis in young tradies – public health crisis
Important information on the silicosis public health crisis – ABC 7:30 tonight The Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) is alerting all Australian members to an important story expected to run on the ABC’s 7:30 program tonight, Oct 10th 2018. RACP AFOEM Fellow Dr Graeme Edwards offers expert commentary in a story on silicosis, a…
Read MoreHow much sun exposure for my Vitamin D levels?
A common topic raised during workplace skin screening sessions is Vitamin D and sun exposure. Our skin screening nurses are often asked “how much sun exposure should I be getting for my Vitamin D levels?” Here we explore the truth around Vitamin D and the recommended sun exposure levels in Australia. What is Vitamin D?…
Read MoreVaccination program for infectious diseases
A vaccination program for infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B and tetanus is required when workers have a risk of exposure to blood, body fluids and sharps in the course of their work in WA. WHP will work with you to manage your workplace vaccination program, and create the records you are required to keep…
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