Substances: Metals and chemicals
Risk assessment of specific exposure to substances used, engineering design & ventilation
Personal risk assessment – determines individual risk and response / tolerance / body reaction
Walkthrough survey and hands on idea
Examination: History, Respiratory, Neurological, Dermatological, Blood test
Best Practice: Entry, - Annual comparison
Hazardous Substance Certificate (as required in NSW and expected in all States)
Do you work with chemical or metals that can cause the full spectrum of medical problems from damaging the liver, kidney, cancer or blood disease?
There is a direct link between exposure to chemicals and many industrial disease. Additionally it is believed elevated exposure can lead to psychological issues.
Chemicals that when you manufacture them, heat them, work with or clean them contain substances that may cause irreversible damage. This is your responsibility under the duty of care legislation – and as a responsible employer.
Best practice would dictate at least an annual review of your staff.
Worksafe Medics will assist your business maintain your compliance. We customize our delivery according to the specific hazardous substance risks particular to your business. These change in accordance with MSDS, engineering and ventilation of your plant and processes.
We take over (as medical professionals) the responsibility of having the right tools and knowledge so that we can manage your medical and health services. As the medical fraternity we can be a cornerstone of your OH+S policy and act like ‘insurance that works’.
We schedule your compliance, deliver on-site doctors to conduct the consultations and provide your staff with clearance for their Hazardous Substance Certificate (or equivalent of outside NSW).
For more information please check out our handy pdf. Or simply give us a call using the click-2-call function at the top of the page.

