Health Monitoring is required whenever workers are exposed to excessive levels of things which may adversely affect their health. For example, workers must not be exposed to noise which exceeds the exposure level 85dBA/8 hours.
Utilise the Health Monitoring Checklist to determine if employees have been exposed to risks which may require health monitoring. If they have been exposed to this risk, then they must undergo an annual or bi-annual medical assessment. This may include:
- Noise levels above 85 dB (A); and
- This can also include exposure to chemicals, sprays solvents, etc.
Monitoring should also be performed at times of initial employment, post-critical event or at the time of an employee leaving %The_Company%.
In the event of any test producing sub-optimal standards then that employee will be referred to their G.P. If the G.P. refers the employee to a specialist, then the PCBU will determine from the specialist’s report whether further action is required i.e., review of the risk responsible for the sub-optimal result and/or if WorkSafe NZ is required to be consulted.
Records of Occupational Health (OH) monitoring results will be retained and made available to the employee requiring monitoring. All records will be stored securely and confidentially as they may contain medically sensitive information.
Fill in the checklist below, to determine if health monitoring is required: