Vision screening
A vision screening is a brief exam that looks for potential vision problems and eye disorders.
Hearing conservation (audiology tests)
These are provided by Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)-certified staff.
Respiratory Protection Program screening
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require that workers who wear respirators and are exposed to workplace respirator hazards participate in a respiratory protection program.
Respiratory clearance testing
This determines a worker’s ability to wear respiratory protection safely. It also determines the employer’s compliance with OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.134). These exams include annual respiratory questionnaires, baseline and annual exams, and pulmonary function tests. Our staff is National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified to perform these tests.
Respirator fit testing
These tests determine if a respirator fits properly by getting a seal around the face to avoid leaks of contaminated air into the mask. We will show your employees the proper way to wear the mask and educate on mask hygiene. Our team can do qualitative (with smoke as the irritant) or quantitative fit testing.
Pulmonary function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), is the cornerstone of occupational respiratory evaluation programs. It is used to evaluate worker respiratory health in medical surveillance programs and to screen workers for their ability to perform certain tasks. Spirometry results can play a central role in decisions about worker job assignments and personal protective equipment, and in the assessment of exposure-related health effects.
Pulmonary function tests are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. There are 2 types of disorders that cause problems with air moving in and out of the lungs:
- Obstructive. This is when air has trouble flowing out of the lungs due to airway resistance. This causes a decreased flow of air.
- Restrictive. This is when the lung tissue and/or chest muscles can’t expand enough. This creates problems with air flow, mostly due to lower lung volumes.
In the occupational health setting, spirometry plays a critical role in the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of workplace related lung disease.
Radiology (X-rays)
Lab tests
FIT for DUTY or post-offer testing
We ensure your new hires can physically perform the essential functions of the jobs in your company. We do this by measuring the physical demands of each job or job class, and then test the prospective employee on their ability to perform them.
Return-to-work screening
After an employee is injured, we can use return-to-work screening to ensure they are physically prepared to return to work. This screening also determines if your employee can complete the demands required of their position.
The components of post-offer and return-to-work tests include:
- Job function analysis: This is an on-site objective measurement of job tasks.
- Functional job description: This includes data from the job function analysis written into a functional job description that defines the job’s demands.
- Physical demand test: This is developed from the functional job description and analysis that is used for post-offer or post-injury screening. It ensures that the employee’s physical capabilities match the job requirements.
The benefits of these screenings include ensuring that your new employees can safely perform the essential functions of their jobs. They also reduce medical and lost-time claims.