Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring Australia

Employees Health provides workplace health monitoring and surveillance for workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances and chemicals. Our programs can be delivered onsite across Australia or through our dedicated clinics, with monitoring tailored to the substance, exposure risk and applicable workplace requirements.

Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring for Australian Workplaces

Workers may be exposed to hazardous substances across a wide range of industries and occupations. Depending on the substance and level of exposure, health monitoring may form part of a workplace’s occupational health program.
Employees Health provides health surveillance and monitoring services designed around the specific hazards present in the workplace.

Our team can assist employers with coordinating appropriate medical assessments and health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous substances, with services available nationally.

Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring for Australian Workplaces

Workers may be exposed to hazardous substances across a wide range of industries and occupations. Depending on the substance and level of exposure, health monitoring may form part of a workplace’s occupational health program.
Employees Health provides health surveillance and monitoring services designed around the specific hazards present in the workplace.

Our team can assist employers with coordinating appropriate medical assessments and health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous substances, with services available nationally.

Hazardous Substances We Monitor

Employees Health provides health surveillance and monitoring services across a range of hazardous substance exposures.

Our services include:

What Does Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring Involve?

Health monitoring is tailored to the hazardous substance and the circumstances of the worker’s exposure.
Depending on the monitoring program, an assessment may involve a review of occupational and medical history, clinical assessment and other investigations relevant to the substance and exposure.

The appropriate monitoring process should be determined according to the specific workplace circumstances and applicable requirements.
Employees Health can assist employers in coordinating the relevant health monitoring services for their workforce.

How Is the Right Monitoring Program Determined?

There is not a single health monitoring program that applies to every hazardous substance or workplace.
The appropriate approach depends on the substance involved, the potential exposure, the work being performed and the requirements applicable to the workplace.

Employees Health can help employers identify the appropriate service pathway and coordinate health monitoring for their workers.
For specific requirements relating to a particular hazardous substance, see our individual exposure pages or contact our team.

Onsite Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring Across Australia

Employees Health provides occupational health services for individuals and workplaces across Australia, including onsite health surveillance services.
For workplace programs, onsite assessments can be coordinated around the needs of the workforce and the organisation.

Our team can assist with scheduling and coordinating health monitoring services for workplaces with employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances.

What Employers Receive

Employees Health can help employers coordinate the health monitoring process for their workforce.

Depending on the monitoring program, this may include:

  • Coordination of worker appointments and assessments
  • Health monitoring appropriate to the relevant exposure
  • Medical assessment and review
  • Relevant health monitoring documentation
  • Recommendations for further medical follow-up where appropriate

The specific services and documentation provided will depend on the health monitoring program and the circumstances of the workplace.

Supporting Workplace Health and Risk Management

Health monitoring can form part of a broader workplace health and risk-management program where workers may be exposed to hazardous substances.

It is one component of managing occupational exposure and should sit alongside appropriate workplace controls and risk-management measures.
Employees Health can assist employers with the health monitoring component of their occupational health program and coordinate services for workers where appropriate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hazardous substance health monitoring involves health assessments or monitoring appropriate to workers who may be exposed to certain hazardous substances through their work.

The type of monitoring depends on the substance, exposure circumstances and applicable workplace requirements.

Health monitoring may be relevant to workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their work.

Whether monitoring is appropriate depends on the substance, exposure circumstances, workplace requirements and individual circumstances.

Employees Health provides health surveillance and monitoring services for a range of occupational exposures, including silica, asbestos, lead, PAHs, isocyanates, solvents and welding fumes. The site also provides dedicated information for exposures including aluminium, beryllium and tetrachloroethylene.

The monitoring process varies according to the hazardous substance and workplace exposure. It may include a review of occupational and medical history, clinical assessment and other investigations relevant to the specific monitoring program.

Not necessarily. The need for health monitoring depends on the hazardous substance, exposure circumstances, workplace requirements and other relevant factors.
Employers should assess their specific workplace circumstances and seek appropriate professional advice where required.

You can contact Employees Health to discuss your workplace, the substances involved and your workforce requirements.

Call 1300 880 804 or use the Request a Quote form to contact the team.

Need Hazardous Substance Health Monitoring for Your Workforce?

Employees Health can help coordinate occupational health and health monitoring services for workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances.

Tell us about your workplace, the substances involved and your workforce requirements, and our team can help you identify the appropriate service pathway.