Annual NW Trip 2019

By Work Health | June 5, 2019

Mid West – Gascoyne – Pilbara – West Kimberley

Our annual service trip, travelling through the Mid West, Gascoyne, Pilbara (and West Kimberley if there is sufficient demand) will be in late August and September.

We are hitting the country roads again to support WA regional businesses to meet their WorkCover and WorkSafe requirements for hazardous exposures such as noise, dust and silica.

Services available

WorkCover hearing tests
Ear plug fit testing
Health monitoring (eg: isocyanates; silica)
Spirometry (lung function tests)
Air monitoring
Noise surveys
Drug and Alcohol testing

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Please let us know you are interested by June 21st 2019

WorkCover hearing tests

In WA you are required to arrange baseline hearing tests in prescribed workplaces, even if your workers are wearing hearing protection. See more on how often you need to do testing…

Health monitoring – silica

Silica is highly toxic in dust form. It is present in concrete, bricks, tiles, sandstone, artificial stone and granite. There are new WorkSafe guidelines to reduce the risk of silicosis. See the NEW Code of Practice

Posted in Audiometric testing, Mobile services regional WA, What's new

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Annual NW Trip 2019

Mid West – Gascoyne – Pilbara – West Kimberley Our annual service trip, travelling through the Mid West, Gascoyne, Pilbara (and West Kimberley if there is sufficient demand) will be in late August and September. We are hitting the country roads again to support WA regional businesses to meet their WorkCover and WorkSafe requirements for…...
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WorkCover hearing test

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Town of Port Hedland

Matt, thanks very much for your work over the last couple of days. I take this opportunity to let you know that your level of professionalism and service was well appreciated. It can be difficult to get top level services here in the Pilbara, so a welcome change for us. Roger Debels Town of Port Hedland...
Mindarie Regional Council

As expected yesterday was seamless from my perspective. Thanks for your support and patience through this process, especially with the ever changing names for each session. I would be happy to use CHP’s services in the future and will recommended your services to other organisations if given the opportunity based on our experience this time…...
Nufarm

“The hearing tests ran smoothly and professionally. Matt Instance is a credit to your team with his friendly and can do attitude”. Deb Kenworthy Medical Co-0rdinator NUFARM...
AirMaster

“Just wanted to email and express how pleased Airmaster were with your service! Matt Instance conducted our audiometry testing on 3 separate days and was just amazing! He was on time, had a great attitude and made our technicians feel very comfortable. He made the process quick and simple & sent the results through sooner than I…...
Curtin University

“From my perspective, I found CHP extremely flexible by ensuring that the testing was organised to fit in with our operational requirements. Their on-site technician was knowledgeable, friendly and came with a professional approach to his work. The mobile facility was well fitted out and comfortable and very suitable for the task. Therefore, I would…...
Holcim

“ I have used CHP for Health Surveillance and audiometric testing requirements over the last few years. I have found their approach to be client focused and professional and would not hesitate to recommend them to other organisations” Joe Maglizza Safety Manager: WA and Major Projects Holcim ( Australia) Pty Limited...
Austal Ships

Corporate Health Professionals has worked closely with Austal Ships for over a decade on the company’s Hearing Conservation Plan, initially providing specialised advice followed by ongoing support. Utilising CHP’s mobile facility for our employee hearing test needs allows for minimal disruption to our production schedule. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with CHP...