Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring
For industries working with or around hazardous substances, materials or chemicals.

Legislative and regulatory guidelines require certain health checks, like blood tests and X-rays, based on the materials and chemicals your employees work with. These checks are designed to catch any health issues linked to exposure to workplace hazards, such as lung problems.

Industry-Specific Hazardous Substances and Health Monitoring Programs

Occupational health monitoring involves regularly checking your employees to spot any health changes that might be caused by working with hazardous substances, materials or chemicals. WHA health monitoring programs take the stress out of legislative, industry specific and Safe Work Australia required medicals for your new recruits and existing workforce, including:

  • Crystalline Silica
  • Asbestos
  • Lead
  • Chromium
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Isocyanates
  • Benzene
  • Mercury
  • Cadmium
  • Organophosphates
Crystalline Silica Health Monitoring

WHA’s health monitoring assessments are underpinned by current legislative and regulatory guidelines. For example, WHA Crystalline Silica health monitoring follows Safe Work Australia requirements for workers who carry out ongoing work using, handling, generating or storing materials that contain crystalline silica, and include:

  • Medical Questionnaire: Collects demographic, medical, occupational history, and exposure records.
  • Respiratory Questionnaire: Standardised questionnaire to assess respiratory health.
  • Spirometry: Lung function test to measure breathing capacity.
  • ILO Chest X-Ray: Baseline and for high-risk workers, conducted as per current legislative and regulatory guidelines.

*all assessment components are delivered in accordance with current legislative and regulatory guidelines per state/territory.

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FAQ's about Health monitoring and hazardous substances

Health monitoring is typically required in industries or roles where workers may be exposed to hazardous substances or conditions that pose a risk to their health. These include mining, construction, manufacturing, panel beating, agriculture, and transport, as well as any roles involving exposure to substances like asbestos, lead, silica, or hazardous chemicals. Employers in these industries must conduct regular health monitoring to protect their workforce and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Health monitoring supports businesses in meeting their WHS obligations by identifying and managing potential health risks associated with hazardous workplace exposures. It provides a clear record of employee health over time, helping employers take preventative action to protect their workforce. Regular health monitoring ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, reduces the risk of legal and financial penalties, and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

Yes, WHA provides comprehensive health monitoring services for hazardous substances such as asbestos, lead, silica, and other workplace hazards. These assessments are conducted in compliance with relevant WHS regulations and tailored to the specific risks of the workplace. WHA’s experienced professionals use best-practice methods to monitor employee health, ensuring that any adverse effects of exposure are identified early and managed effectively.