SERVICES  Fitness for Work Review Our medical surveillance program is risk based and reviewed by an OHP (Occupational Health Practitioner) / OMP (Occupational Medical Practitioner) depending on the risk as well as the guidelines provided by the relevant medical counsels. All Medical Examinations are done in accordance with the construction regulations of 7 February 2014 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Mining medicals are conducted in accordance with the Mining Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.  All medicals are done according to the SASOHN position statement. Audiometry All hearing tests are conducted in accordance with the Noise induced hearing regulations of 25 August 2017.  Vision screening  Good vision is most often a key requirement for most employees to effectively perform their daily tasks.  Drivers and forklift drivers need to undergo vision screening as their vision acuity is of utmost importance in their jobs and is also a requirement for PDP licences (Public Drivers Permit).  Basic vision testing Snellen testing (basic test for distant vision only):  This is by means of using a traditional “Snellen eye chart”.  The outcome is a result of distant vision in left, right and both eyes.   Advanced vision screening (For PDP driver’s licence):  This is by means of progressive testing with advanced, electronic Vision Screeners.  The outcome includes: - Visual acuity (both eyes individually and together) - Colour blindness - Peripheral vision - Depth perception This testing is trusted by occupational health professionals to evaluate employee visual fitness of all levels of employment.  Spirometry  Spirometry is a standard test used to measure how well your lungs are functioning. The test works by measuring airflow into and out of your lungs.  All testing is conducted with regards to the SANS 451:2008. Drug Testing  Screening and Confirmation testing in accordance with the Substance and Abuse Policy of your specific company  Health Risk Assessments  A health risk assessment (also known as a health risk appraisal) is an instrument used to collect health information, typically coupled with a process that includes biometric testing to assess an individual's health status, risks, and habits.    As an employer, you're required by law to protect your employees, and others, from harm.  Under the relevant legislation, the minimum you must do is:  - identify what could cause injury or illness in your business (hazards)  - decide how likely it is that someone could be harmed and how seriously (the risk)  - take action to eliminate the hazard, or if this isn't possible, control the risk  Assessing risk is just one part of the overall process used to control risks in your workplace.

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