Occupational health nursing services
We offer a flexible range of Occupational Health Services provided by a Registered Nurse. These services can be tailored to suit the needs of your company. We can provide these services either at the employer’s site or here at Masterton Medical.
As part of this service we advise employers where they can minimise their level of risk in terms of the hazards their employees face at work.
Audiometry (hearing tests)
Audiometry is a screening tool which will determine an employee’s level of hearing. An occupational health nurse will do the testing and interpret results. A referral to a general practitioner for further assessment is made where required.
Spirometry (lung function tests)
A Spirometry test determines the capacity and condition of a person’s lung function. The test includes taking a personal respiratory history preceding the test. This test is especially applicable for employees working in dusty environments or where fumes or chemical sprays may present a health hazard.
Advice is provided on the use and care of personal protective equipment and referrals are made if required.
Occupational overuse syndrome prevention
We conduct a training programme which will raise awareness among staff and give them the skills on how to prevent OOS in the workplace. The programme will reinforce with staff the legislative requirements.
Work place assessments
We conduct work place assessments over a wide range of work stations in factories and offices. This can includes outdoor work activities as well. Work place assessments ensure the employee is properly set up and has the skills and awareness to prevent OOS.
We also provide advice where an employee presents with muscular aches and pains as a result of an incorrect work station set up.
Drug testing
We conduct urine drug testing on behalf of employers to determine the presence of illegal substances. We can provide a fast test result using the Rapid Drug Screen kit or, where required, a more comprehensive test using ESR drug testing protocols.
General health assessment
The General Health Assessment checks the employee’s cardiac risk level; that is; height/weight ratio, blood pressure, diabetes screening and cholesterol level testing.
As part of this “Good Employer” initiative we engage the employee in lifestyle counselling, such as our Quit Programme to help people stop smoking.
Pre employment health checks
Comprehensive pre employment health checks can be undertaken by the Registered Nurse or by the General Practitioner.
Helen Kjestrup
Nurse Manager
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IMMUNISATION
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