Medical Assessment Services
Preventing injury in the workplace starts before employment even commences. Pre-employment (or PEM) medical screening is essential in ensuring that the right person is hired for the job – can the applicant safely complete the inherent requirements of the role? Will they be a medical risk?
Our team of specialist Occupational Physicians and Occupational Physician Registrars will help you find the right person by assessing them against legislative and company specific standards.
Our team of practitioners includes:
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) Authorised Health Professionals (AHPs);
Oil and Gas United Kingdom (OGUK) Registered Medical Practitioners;
AMROA Medical Review Officers (MROs).
We offer both generic and company specific assessments that can be tailored to your needs to ensure that you choose the best person for the role and to mitigate risk in the workplace. We can also work with you to create unique and specific assessments for your workforce.
When assessment services are required outside of the Perth metropolitan area, OSHGroup’s PEM Administration Team can assist in coordinating medical assessments and follow-up testing throughout Australia and Internationally using our extensive affiliate network. Our robust Quality Assurance process sees each medical thoroughly reviewed by our Occupational Physicians and Registrars who are familiar with your business to ensure you get the best decision every time.
All work produced by OSHGroup passes through stringent Quality Assurance checks prior to release, removing the need for rework, improving timeframes and efficiency. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and understand the financial and human capital implications of errors and rework.
What is included in our Medical Assessment Services?
Pre-Employment and Periodic Assessments
Includes assessment, consultation with a doctor and determination of fitness by an Occupational Physician or Occupational Physician Registrar
Industry-specific Assessments
OGUK Medicals
HUET/TBOSIET Assessments
Commercial Dive Medicals
Commercial Driving Medicals
Rail Medicals
Plus more
Other Assessments
Exit Medicals
Executive Health Assessments (Includes comprehensive questionnaire, assessment and personalised report)
Health Surveillance Monitoring
WorkCover WA Audiometric Assessments
Drug and Alcohol Testing (AS/NZS 4308:2008)
In-house Pathology Collection
ECGs
Spirometry
Musculoskeletal and Functional Screening
Travel Medicals
Additional Services Offered:
Hearing Protection Fit Testing
D15 and Railway LED Lantern Colour Vision Testing
Respiratory Fit Testing
Fast-tracked referrals and priority appointments at specialist providers for medical imaging (including Chest X-Rays, Ultrasound, CT and MRI scans) and cardiac testing (such as Stress ECGs)
Support services including Weight Management Plans and Drug and Alcohol Monitoring Programs are available on request
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Injury Management
OSHGroup offers a complete Early Intervention Injury Management service to our clients.
Utilising a proactive, specialist driven approach to Injury Management, OSHGroup will assist in reducing the financial and social impact of injury and illness in the workplace.
We are committed to understanding your business operations and challenges to ensure our recommendations and solutions are targeted and specific to your needs.
OSHGroup’s Occupational Physicians and Registrars provide advice in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act (1981) of WA or the relevant authority.
Injury Management at OSHGroup
Proactive: early contact and timely appropriate intervention (including priority access to imaging, specialist consultations and allied health services)
Early identification of the ‘at-risk’ patient
Early identification of facilitators and barriers to effective Return to Work (RTW)
Promotion of the positive relationship between work and health
Establishment of clear expectations of the Injury Management journey with shared goals
Facilitation of a strategic partnership with key stakeholders
Injured Worker
Supervisor
Employer
Health Professionals involved in care
Best practice clinical management of cases and provision of clear RTW plans
Empowering and educating the employee to adopt appropriate coping strategies and take responsibility for their ongoing management and recovery
Access to Occupational Physicians and Occupational Physician Registrars who understand your business
We recognise that behaviour change is a key component in promoting long term self-management.
Effective communication is key in working with all stakeholders to ensure safe and optimal Return to Work.
The longer an employee is off work, the less likely they are to return. If an employee is off for 20 days, there is a 70% chance of return. This reduces to 35% if the employee is off for more than 70 days.
OSHGroup has assisted clients to achieve the following outcomes within the first year of engaging our services:
Increased claim finalisation by 29%
Reduced claim duration by 40%
A 50% reduction in tail claims
A 32% reduction in time with reporting delays
Injury Management Consultant Services
OSHGroup offers in-house Injury Management Consultants (IMCs) who can assist with personalised management of your injured employees, in line with relevant WA WorkCover legislation:
Attendance at appointments
Coordination of diagnostics and specialist consultations
Coordination of WorkCover medical certificates and assistance with implementing restrictions and modifications where required
Development and monitoring of Return to Work plans
Liaison with rehabilitation and treatment providers
Facilitation of effective communication between stakeholders
OSHGroup’s team of IMCs can assist with reducing Return to Work timeframes and Lost Time Injury statistics, as well as improving employee wellbeing and encouraging active participation in their recovery.
We also understand that injuries don’t just happen during business hours. We offer a 24/7 IMC On-Call service so we can be there for your employees when you can’t – contact us today to discuss how we can tailor a package for you.
Fitness for Work
Where personal health issues are identified or non-work-related injuries occur, OSHGroup provides clients with comprehensive Fitness for Work assessments based on the inherent requirements of the job.
Our team of specialist Occupational Physicians and Registrars can assist you with managing your employees through the physical, psychological and medical challenges that are part of life, and making sure your workplace remains efficient, safe and productive.
Fitness for Work opinions can be provided in Certificate or Report format depending on case complexity and organisational requirements. Assessments are conducted by both Occupational Physicians and Occupational Physician Registrars, depending on client preference, availability and case complexity. Our team can assist you in selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective option for your employee’s assessment.
In certain cases a functional assessment will be recommended by the assessing doctor to assist with determining Fitness for Work – this can be conducted in-house by our Allied Health team. OSHGroup has a range of templates available and can tailor these to suit our clients’ requirements. Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) assessments can be facilitated through OSHGroup’s preferred partner suppliers.
Medico-Legal and IME Services
Medico-Legal and Independent Medical Examination (IME) Services
OSHGroup provides specialist advisory services to employers, Approved Insurers and Approved Self Insurers for Workers Compensation management throughout Western Australia.
Our services are designed to improve and maintain OHS outcomes and reduce the impact of injury and ill health on the workplace to benefit all stakeholders.
Our team of Medical Specialists are Expert Witnesses in their respective specialities. They bring together considerable industry experience and legal expertise to provide objective, evidence-based Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and advice across the entire range of body systems.
Our IMEs are provided for a range of purposes, including:
Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Legal Matters, including Public Liability
Income Protection, Life Insurance Claims and TDP
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Fitness for Duty/Section 36 Assessments
Permanent Impairment Assessments
Assessment of Work Capacity
OSHGroup IMEs consist of:
Comprehensive medical interview including but not limited to history, progress, current symptoms, current treatments and activity level, past history (medical, social and occupational);
Review of medical investigations and other documentation;
Physical examination of the injured area and assessment of general health.
OSHGroup Independent Medical Reports are comprehensive and provide:
Supplied questions answered in full;
Clear diagnosis with prognosis and aetiology;
Clearly defined functional or work capacity, compatible with diagnosis;
An explanation of any evidence of inconsistency;
A permanent impairment and/or disability assessment, with appropriate reference to AMA Guides, where requested;
Conclusions and views that are not outside the speciality area of the Medico-legal Consultant.
Specialist Consulting Locations
Our team of specialists consult at OSHGroup’s locations in the Perth metropolitan area, as well as at selected regional locations throughout Western Australia on a regular basis. Locations include (but are not limited to):
Albany
Bunbury
Esperance
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Port Hedland
Local access to specialists reduces the cost of worker transportation, accommodation and as a result, time off work, which then reduces the risk for insurers on regional claims.
Please do not hesitate to contact us our office for further information regarding OSHGroup’s current specialists, their availability and regional consulting calendar.
Travel Health and Vaccinations
Protecting your health whilst travelling overseas is simple.
Let OSHGroup’s Travel Team assist you in keeping your workforce safe and healthy with:
Provision of destination specific travel advice, including immunisation plans and education
Travel medicine kits (including refills) and consumables
Advice regarding fitness to travel
Onsite or in-clinic vaccination services
Delivery of a range of visa medicals and paperwork
We offer a range of vaccination services including:
Pre-vaccination Serology
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B
Tetanus
Yellow Fever
Typhoid
Japanese Encephalitis
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Vaccination campaigns can be held at our clinic or in the comfort of your workplace.
Onsite Services
Can’t get your employees in to the clinic?
Not a problem – let OSHGroup’s team come to you. Our onsite services are tailored to your requirements and include:
Periodic Assessments
Where bulk assessments are required, onsite medical assessments can save time and money by reducing employee downtime.
Health Surveillance
Including site visits, workplace inspections, biological sampling, education and other surveillance activities.
Drug and Alcohol testing
Testing is conducted in accordance with AS/NZS 4308:2008
Save time by testing your employees in the workplace.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations and serology can be delivered onsite (including seasonal flu campaigns and other assorted vaccinations as required)
Ergonomic Assessments
Available in group or individual formats, depending on your requirements.
Comprehensive assessment of work areas, and provision of advice regarding work station set-up, aides and risk factors.
Manual Handling Training
Tailored training is available in your workplace to reduce the risk of manual handling task injuries.
Job Role Profiling
Comprehensive analysis of job roles with the creation of a tailored working document to assist with recruitment, risk mitigation and return to work.
Worksite Assessments
Our Occupational Physicians and Registrars regularly conduct worksite assessments to facilitate safe and suitable return to work for injured workers.
The assessor will thoroughly review the workplace (including physical and psychological demands and risk factors) and provide recommendations of appropriate modifications in conjunction with their clinical assessment.
Poison Permits
Our comprehensive Poison Permit services includes:
Set-up, transition and renewal of permits
Holding and ongoing management of the permit including medication and staff authorisations
Ongoing auditing to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
Updates and training on legislative changes
Providing access to scheduled medicines at high-risk, isolated workplaces where there is limited access to registered health practitioners.
Doctor On-Call
Telephone access to a team of Emergency Physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week gives you the peace of mind that when things go wrong, you’ll be supported.
The on-call team will support your workplace with:
Treatment advice and guidance
Medication authorizations and Poison Permit assistance
Advice regarding medical evacuation from site
Please note that this service is available to contracted clients only. Contact OSHGroup to discuss how we can assist you in this area.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing to assess fitness for duty can help to reduce injury and improve safety in the workplace.
Our team of AS/NZS 4308:2008 accredited screeners are available to provide urine drug and alcohol testing in our clinics or onsite at your workplace. We can provide instant results using convenient instant testing kits, or priority laboratory testing through a NATA Accredited pathology laboratory (including confirmatory testing).
Our in-house Medical Review Officers (MROs) are experienced in helping clients manage fitness for work relating to drug and alcohol matters, including providing advice and recommendations, opinions on results and creation of robust drug and alcohol policies.
Corporate Advisory Services
Our team of experts will partner with you to provide a corporate advisory service to maximise your health and safety potential.
We can assist with provision of advice and recommendations in accordance with best practice and industry standards to ensure that businesses operate safely, legally and optimally at all times.
Services include (but are not limited to):
Review of existing policies and procedures
Development and implementation of company specific guidelines
Development and implementation of company specific paperwork
Workforce education
Program reviews
Ongoing support
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