Medical Services
The Workers Health Centre supports bulk billing and Medicare
The primary focus of the Occupational Medical Unit is on the management of occupational injuries and the prevention of illness and injuries.
The approach is based on a bio-psychosocial model, which places equal emphasis on the worker, the injury and the work environment. This holistic approach to injury management is particularly invaluable in preventing the development of long term disability.
We provide:
- Hearing tests
- Health surveillance
- Pre-employment medicals
- Healthy Heart program
- Immunisation programs
- Acupuncture and remedial massage
Our medical services can be conducted at our Lidcombe premises or by arrangement onsite.
Our audiologist provides comprehensive hearing tests for workers exposed to industrial noise. All tests are conducted in sound proof conditions with properly maintained and calibrated equipment, and performed to Australian Standards. On the basis of this examination, hearing loss can be calculated and recommendations made regarding hearing aids and follow up care and referrals.
Hearing tests can also be provided for reasons other than industrial deafness. We provide full audiological assessment including speech tests and middle ear function.
It is a requirement specified in the NSW OHS Regulation 2005 that employees must be provided with health surveillance when exposed to a hazardous substance.
The Workers Health Centre has extensive experience in designing health surveillance programs tailored for industry.
We can provide health surveillance for the following hazardous substances:
- Asbestos
- Synthetic Mineral Fibres
- mediume Density Fibres
- Lead
- Spray painting
- Mercury
- Other screenings available by arrangement
A written report compiled by the examining doctor is provided to the employer and employee.
Workers Health Centre offers a comprehensive service of pre employment medical screening. We offer
- Full medical and occupational history
- Physical examination
- Spirometry testing
- Audiometry
- X-Ray
- Drug Screening
The Workers Health Centre can facilitate the Healthy Heart Program in your workplace. The program consists of an awareness session:
- How the heart works
- Heart diseases and conditions
- Information about risk of cardiovascular disease
- Healthy lifestyle choices
- Recommendations for healthy weight management
- Information resource brochure
Supporting the awareness session is a general health screening of the worker. The general health screening includes:
- Background medical history
- Cholesterol measurement
- Blood pressure / Heart rate measurement
- Weight / Height measurement – Body Mass Index
- Personal record
Workers Health Centre provides vaccination for:
- Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Onsite vaccination is available by arrangement or can be conducted at our Lidcombe premises.
Acupuncture has become widely accepted over the past three decades, and, along with remedial massage, is frequently used in conjunction with other treatments in our rehabilitation process. Our therapist can treat a number of problems using these methods, including:
- Tinnitus
- Muscular pain and stiffness
- Neuralgia
- Sleeping difficulties
- Back pain
- Stress
- Respiratory problems
- Overuse injury
Contact Richard Li on 0402 389 020 to make an appointment.
For more information about our medical services contact the Workers Health Centre
