We do entry, periodical and exit medicals that comply to the requirements of the Mine Health and safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) as well as to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), whichever might be applicable.

We have qualified and experienced practitioners on site, namely an Occupational Health Practitioner and Occupational Medical Practitioners. We can also help to evaluate if an employee is fit to resume work in cases where such an employee has been off from work for a period of longer than 2 weeks due to ill health, accident or chronic disease.

We can help with the assessment of an employee with chronic ill-health who might no longer be able to do his or her work without substantial risk to the employee’s own health or to the employer. There might be increased absenteeism, underperformance and in some cases a higher risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), yearly food handler medical examinations are a legal requirement. Food handlers should also be tested regularly for certain parasites and bacteria. Food handlers might be carriers of diseases that can be passed on to consumers and employers are responsible to ensure the safety of the staff as well as the consumer.

According to the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances, section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must prevent or minimize exposure of workers to hazardous substances. If hazardous chemicals in the workplace cannot be eliminated, workers should be monitored by establishing an applicable Biological Monitoring program.

That means regular testing of workers for these chemicals or their metabolites. Certain legal and ethical guidelines should be followed. Agricultural workers, lab workers and workers in the dry-cleaning industry falls into this category. Health care workers might be exposed to biological hazards like Hepatitis B, Covid-19, TB and others. Food handlers should regularly be tested for certain parasites and bacteria. Food handlers might be carriers of diseases that can be passed on to consumers.

Screening of workers for chronic and lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, HIV and TB. According to the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances, section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must prevent or minimize exposure of workers to hazardous substances. If hazardous chemicals in the workplace cannot be eliminated, workers should be monitored by establishing an applicable Biological Monitoring program.

That means regular testing of workers for these chemicals or their metabolites. Certain legal and ethical guidelines should be followed. Agricultural workers, lab workers and workers in the dry-cleaning industry falls into this category. Health care workers might be exposed to biological hazards like Hepatitis B, Covid-19, TB and others. Food handlers should regularly be tested for certain parasites and bacteria. Food handlers might be carriers of diseases that can be passed on to consumers.

HIV is a chronic disease that can be managed by lifestyle changes and medication. Timeous diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and companies that implement regular screening policies will have a healthier workforce and less absenteeism.

Cannabis or 5- Panel drug testing can be done as part of medical surveillance for operators of equipment or workers performing work in high-risk areas. In order to be done legally and ethically, this should be part of the company policy and the necessary protocols should be in place.

Executive medicals for CEOs and managers or supervisors that include stress ECG, exercise lung function testing, diabetes, cholesterol and even cancer screening if applicable.

We can assist with workplace inspections and risk assessments for your company to be legally compliant. We can help you to get the paperwork in order for inspections by the Department of Labour.

Insurance medicals often include Stress ECGs or lung function testing. We have the necessary equipment and expertise to do these medicals as well as the tests.