Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace involves more than having the right policies and procedures in place. For many employers, occupational health services are an important part of helping employees stay healthy, qualified, and able to safely perform their job duties.
Occupational health services can include a variety of medical exams, screenings, and tests designed around the needs of different workplaces and positions. For employers, working with a company that offers these services can make it easier to coordinate requirements and provide employees with convenient access to necessary exams and screenings.
Common Occupational Health Services
The specific services an employer needs can vary based on the industry, job responsibilities, and applicable requirements. Some of the most common occupational health services include:
- Physical exams: Pre-employment, post-offer, and other job-related physical examinations can help determine whether an employee is able to perform the essential functions of a position.
- DOT physical exams: Employers with Department of Transportation-regulated employees may need DOT physical examinations to help ensure covered drivers meet applicable medical requirements.
- Vision and hearing screenings: Vision screenings and audiograms can help evaluate employees’ hearing and eyesight when these abilities are important to their work.
- Respiratory testing: Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and respirator-related testing may be used for employees whose jobs involve respiratory hazards or require respiratory protection.
- Vaccinations and titers: Depending on workplace requirements and potential exposure risks, employees may need certain vaccinations or blood tests to determine immunity.
- TB testing: Tuberculosis testing may be required for employees in certain industries or work environments.
- Functional and physical assessments: Functional-capacity evaluations and lift assessments can help evaluate an employee’s ability to safely perform specific physical tasks.
- Additional testing: Occupational health services may also include EKGs, X-rays, blood-chemistry profiles, and other screenings.
Supporting a Healthier, Safer Workplace
Occupational health services can help employers address job-specific health requirements while providing employees with convenient access to necessary exams and screenings. Whether a business needs a single physical exam or a broader range of occupational health services, having a reliable resource for coordinating these services can simplify the process.
Alliance 2020 offers occupational health services as part of a broad range of employment screening solutions. Through our network of clinics, we help employers coordinate physical exams, DOT exams, health screenings, and other occupational health services alongside other pre-employment and workplace screening needs.
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