Spirometry & Lung Function Testing in Perth, WA

Spirometry in Perth, WA

Spirometry measures lung function and is central to respiratory health surveillance for WA workers exposed to dust, fumes, gases and hazardous substances. Work Plus Health delivers workplace spirometry across 37 WA clinics, with onsite and mobile delivery for regional and site-based workforces.

When is spirometry required in WA?

Spirometry forms part of health surveillance for workers exposed to:

• Crystalline silica (construction, fabrication, mining, tunnelling)
• Coal dust
• Asbestos and mineral fibres
• Isocyanates in paints, foams and coatings
• Welding and metal fumes
• Other airborne contaminants above exposure limits

Baseline, periodic and exit testing

A compliant program mirrors hearing conservation: a baseline before or shortly after starting a hazardous role, periodic monitoring to detect decline, and an exit test on leaving the role. The comparison to baseline is what makes the program meaningful.

The silicosis focus in WA

With the engineered stone ban and tighter enforcement on silica exposure, spirometry is now critical compliance for many WA businesses. Combined with chest imaging where indicated, it forms the basis of a defensible respiratory surveillance program.

Protecting WA workers and employers

For workers, spirometry catches harm early. For employers, a documented baseline and trend provide powerful evidence in any future claim and demonstrate genuine compliance.

FAQ

Who should have spirometry in WA? WA workers exposed to respirable hazards, silica, asbestos, welding fume, isocyanates and similar, should have baseline and periodic spirometry as part of health surveillance.

Can spirometry be done onsite in Perth? Yes. Medicals2U delivers onsite spirometry across Perth and regional WA using calibrated equipment.

Can spirometry be combined with other tests? Yes. It is commonly combined with audiometry and a general health surveillance assessment in a single visit.