Health Surveillance

Complete range of health surveillance services for workers who are exposed to hazardous substances

Our Occupational & Environmental Physicians and Registrars are experts at developing, executing, and supervising health monitoring programs to ensure that your organisation is meeting all Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) regulatory requirements.

Where workers are carrying out ongoing work that involves the use, handling, storage or creation of hazardous substances, you have a duty as their employer to determine whether a significant risk is posed and implement a health monitoring program.

Accredited health surveillance providers

4cRisk’s physicians are accredited by Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) to perform duties under the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme (Formerly the Coal Board Medical), and are accredited by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) to perform spirometry testing. 

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Health monitoring led by experts

Our health surveillance services are overseen by industry experts able to deliver a high-quality service that goes beyond simply identifying changes in health status.

4cRisk’s health monitoring capabilities include:

  • Planning a bespoke health surveillance program specific to the type, duration and frequency of hazardous substance exposure
  • Implementing, overseeing and managing a health surveillance program
  • Recognising the need for specialist assistance such as an Occupational Hygienist, including arranging, interpreting results (such as dust monitoring), and developing a plan for any corrective actions required
  • Sourcing and interpreting medical, toxicological and epidemiological literature and best practice to inform health surveillance programs
  • Advising and supervising other registered medical practitioners carrying out health monitoring
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Hazardous substances requiring health monitoring

Some of the hazardous substances that require health monitoring are:

  • Acrylonitrile
  • Arsenic (inorganic)
  • Asbestos
  • Benzene
  • Cadmium
  • Chromium (inorganic)
  • Creosote
  • Isocyanates
  • Lead (inorganic)
  • Mercury (inorganic)
  • 4,4’-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA)
  • Organophosphate pesticides
  • Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
  • Silica, crystalline
  • Thallium
  • Vinyl chloride

Information taken from regulation 436 (asbestos) and Schedule 14 of the model WHS Regulations.

If your workers carry out tasks that involve the use, handling, storage or creation of any of these hazardous substances, you should ensure that there is a suitable health surveillance program in place.

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Hazardous substances to consider monitoring

Other hazardous substances that are not listed in the WHS Regulations don’t require health surveillance as part of your compliance and due diligence. However, depending on the level of risk, you may wish to consider monitoring exposure to:

  • Antimony
  • Beryllium
  • Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone, MEK)
  • Carbon disulphide
  • Cobalt
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Dichloromethane
  • Ethyl benzene
  • Fluorides (including soluble fluorides and aluminium fluoride)
  • 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) MIBK
  • Nickel
  • Styrene
  • Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
  • Toluene
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Uranium

As part of our health surveillance service, our experienced medical professionals can advise you as to which of the substances your workers are exposed to warrant monitoring. They will then create a tailored plan for your organisation designed to minimise your employees’ occupational risk and optimise organisational performance.

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Your Questions Answered

We’ve put together the answers to some common questions about our

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What does health surveillance involve?
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The physician carrying out your health surveillance will assess the specific conditions of the role to determine the best method or methods to monitor the health of your workers. Common methods include collecting and analysing samples of blood, urine or hair, while more comprehensive tests may involve diagnostic methods such as ultrasound. The core components to all health monitoring programs include an interview and medical review of the employee. 

Which hazardous substances require health surveillance?
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The hazardous substances that require health monitoring are:

  • Acrylonitrile
  • Arsenic (inorganic)
  • Asbestos
  • Benzene
  • Cadmium
  • Chromium (inorganic)
  • Creosote
  • Isocyanates
  • Lead (inorganic)
  • Mercury (inorganic)
  • 4,4’-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA)
  • Organophosphate pesticides
  • Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
  • Silica, crystalline
  • Thallium
  • Vinyl chloride

Information taken from regulation 436 (asbestos) and Schedule 14 of the model WHS Regulations.

Do hazardous substances not listed in the WHS Regulations require health monitoring?
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Other hazardous substances that are not listed in the WHS Regulations may still require a health surveillance program depending on the health risk to your workers. Please contact us for our expert opinion. 

Not found the answer you need? Contact 4cRisk and our experienced team will be happy to help

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If you’d like to find out more about how our occupational health services can help to keep your workforce safe, book an appointment or request a quote below.

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