Health surveillance for Perth and WA workplaces, when it is required, what it includes (audiometry, spirometry, skin checks), the silicosis context and onsite delivery.
Health surveillance monitors workers for early signs of illness related to workplace exposures such as noise, dust, chemicals and hazardous substances. For Perth and WA employers, mining, construction, manufacturing, fabrication and resources, it is both a legal obligation under WHS law and a powerful way to protect your workforce.
Health surveillance is required where WA workers are exposed to:
With heightened focus on silica exposure across construction and engineered stone, respiratory surveillance is now critical for many WA businesses. Work Plus Health combines spirometry, chest imaging where indicated and clinician interpretation into a defensible program.
37 WA clinics, onsite and mobile delivery via Medicals2U, automated recall scheduling, and consistent reporting, so your surveillance program runs year after year without the usual gaps.
How often should health surveillance be done in WA? Frequency depends on the exposure and standard. Audiometry is typically every one to two years; respiratory surveillance varies by substance. We advise based on your WA risk assessment.
Can health surveillance be done onsite in Perth? Yes. Medicals2U delivers audiometry, spirometry and skin checks at your workplace across Perth and regional WA.
Do you provide records and reporting? Yes. Results are stored securely and summarised in de-identified trend reports for your WHS team.
Same day access and same day results 37 WA clinics, 100+ affiliates nationally, or we come to you.