"Occupational health in the workplace is the responsibility of everyone". This is not a new concept, but the recent and consistent tightening of the law in this area means that managers and particularly directors of businesses need to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities to employees in the workplace.

Mobile Onsite Screening
- Lung Safe screens for the early detections of cancers, scaring, fibrosis,

- Asbestosis & Silicosis

 

The WorkSafe Medics Way:

• WorkCover Authorised Medical Practitioners
• Fully Trained Staff
• OH&S Compliance
• Onsite X-Rays
• Computer Analysed Spirometry
• Results & Reports copied for archiving
• Confidential reporting and advice

 

ASBESTOS….. DON'T' RISK IT!

LUNG SAFE PROGRAM

A little effort now can save you time, money and someone's life in the future.

Between 150 and 200 people per year in NSW are being diagnosed with mesothelioma and hundreds more with asbestos related conditions.

 

IT'S TIME FOR ACTION

IT'S THE LAW

IT'S EASY

 

WorkSafe Medics has established itself in the past 9 years as a leader in occupational health. We are dedicated to offering health surveillance solutions to companies nationwide. Our WorkCover Authorised Medical Practitioners have many years of experience in the monitoring and treatment of thousands of employees with exposure to workplace hazards.

All services are conducted ON-SITE and performed to WorkCover standards.

 

Benefits to the Employer:

1. Assist in minimising the costly rise of compensation premiums.
2. Help you fulfil your legal & moral obligation.
3. Present you with WorkCover Certificates for all screened employees.
4. Work with you to set a health benchmark for your industry.
5. Give you the employer, peace of mind.

Benefits of using WorkSafe Medics:

1. We come to you... Our onsite team consists of WorkCover Doctors, Nurses and X-Ray specialists.
2. Alleviate the pressure of downtime.
3. Eliminate the co-ordination of multiple providers... and multiple bills.
4. Deliver a professional, informed and reliable service.

 

The Stats

 

1. NSW has the highest rate of asbestos disease in Australia.

1. In 2001 Dust Diseased Board attributed 142 deaths to mesothelioma. Median time of survival after diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma was 9 months regardless of treatment.

1. Disease will continue to develop with progress in the absence of continuing exposure to asbestos. Latent period being 30-45 years between exposure and the condition being recognised.

 

Definitions

Asbestosis - Progressive scarring (fibrosis) of the lung, leading to pain, breathlessness, and, eventually death. The first symptoms can appear 15 to 20 years after exposure. There is no known cure.

Lung Cancer - Tumours of the bronchial tubes and lungs, occurring up to 25 to 30 years after first exposure, and normally fatal. The risk increases greatly in workers who smoke. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions estimate that at least one in ten cases of lung cancer are caused by exposure to asbestos.

Mesothelioma - Is a cancer of the lining of the chest (pleura) or of the abdomen (peritoneum). This tumour thickens the lining and may eventually totally enclose the lung. It is painful and invariably fatal.

Other Cancers - Cancers of the larynx, stomach, large intestine and possibly of the ovary, breast, kidney and bone marrow.

Other indications of asbestos exposure are:
- Pleural plaques - patches of thickening of the lining of the chest wall and over the diaphragm;
- Pleural effusion – a collection of fluid within the chest but outside the lung.

 

ALL ARE DETECTABLE WITH EARLY SCREENING