Workers Health Centre
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Established in the early 1970s, the Workers Health Centre is Australia’s oldest workers health and safety service. Over the years it has helped tens of thousands of workers.
The Workers Health Centre is used by trade unions, employers, government departments, local councils and community organisations.
The WHC provides services to some of Australia’s largest companies and organisations. Our clients include: Australia Post; Australian Defence Industries; Boeing; BIC Ltd; Freight Corp; Historic Houses Trust; Lendlease; Multiplex; NRMA; Nestle Australia; NSW Cancer Council; Qantas; State Library of NSW; State Rail; Sydney City Council; Sydney Ferries; Tip TopUnivesity of Sydney.
The Workers Health Centre has an extensive library of workplace health and safety publications and resources. We can provide the most current and reliable information with access to international databases and the Internet.
The Workers Health Centre provides a comprehensive range of high quality services including: Occupational medicine – our treating doctors understand workplace injuries and illnesses. Patients are treated sympathetically and skillfully.
Hearing assessments
Our audiologist provides comprehensive hearing tests for workers exposed to industrial noise. Rehabilitation/ injury management – our team of rehabilitation case managers include occupational therapists, rehabilitation counsellors and physiotherapists. We offer comprehensive programs to offer a safe return to work or retraining.
Related clinical services
Our consultant psychologist and acupuncturist/massage therapist can see patients at the centre.
Occupational hygiene and workplace safety audits
Our qualified staff can identify, evaluate and make practical recommendations for the control of hazards in the workplace, such as chemicals and manual handling. We can also help with particular industry problems. Our experienced staff have undertaken hundreds of successful workplace inspections. These are carried out in consultation with workers and management.
Training
Our WorkCover-accredited trainers are skilled in delivering a wide range of occupational health and safety courses including OH&S consultation training. Phone the centre or see our website for more information about our training courses.
WorkCover Accreditation
The Workers Health Centre is accredited by the NSW government through WorkCover to provide rehabilitation services and occupational health and safety training.
If you need more information about a health and safety problem you can phone for advice or call between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it