Posts by Work Health
Work skin check – melanoma
A young WA workers melanoma experience We were fortunate to provide a work skin check for a fit and healthy 28 year old Perth man recently. Fortunate is a great word to use in this case. If he had left his skin check another couple of years it may have been a different prognosis. To…
Read MoreWorking Safely Outdoors in WA
If you regularly work outdoors, protecting your skin from the sun is recommended all year round, regardless of UV level – even on cool and overcast days.1 This is because you’re exposed to UV radiation daily, for long periods – and it is this year-round accumulation of sun exposure that increases your risk of…
Read MoreHealth surveillance for isocyanate exposure
What is the required Health Surveillance for isocyanate exposure in WA? Exposure to hazardous substances used in spray painting, such as isocyanates, can have serious health effects. Under the Work Health and Safety regulations, employers of spray painters and/or powder coaters are required to provide and ensure a safe work place. Health surveillance for isocyanate…
Read MoreMonitoring your skin
Following your Skin Screen this week, it is important to continue to monitor your skin for any changes. Learning what to look for on your own skin gives you the power to detect skin cancer early when it’s easiest to cure, before it can become dangerous, disfiguring or deadly. Downloading this simple ABCDE of Melanoma provides a…
Read MoreNoise Surveys – WA regs
Noise in the workplace is a major cause of deafness in Western Australia. If people’s ears are exposed to loud noise continually over a period of time, the nerve cells in the inner ear may eventually die and not respond to sound. This condition is called noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL loss cannot be…
Read MoreAt your Skin Check…
For those who are curious, here’s a bit more info on what you can expect at your Skin Check appointment
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 MoreHearing test preparation
If you are booking an online appointment for your audiometric test, please read the employee hearing test checklist below to ensure you can be tested on the day. Please have your photo ID with you at your appointment. If you have any questions or would like further information please Contact Us.
Read MoreAfter your vaccination
Most side effects to the Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and combined Hepatitis AB vaccine are mild and short-lived. Common side effects may include pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. Fever, tiredness, nausea and muscle aches and pains may also occur. These side effects can start several hours after vaccination and may last one…
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