WHY ORGANISATIONS ‘DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST’ THEIR POTENTIAL OR CURRENT EMPLOYEES: ‘Under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and its 2003 amendments, employers have an obligation to take “all practicable steps” to ensure the safety of employees while at work. Drugs and Alcohol are listed in the amendments as being a potential hazard. Read More
Influenza Immunisation 2011
The Influenza season is close and we hope you are seriously considering providing the vaccine for your team to control influenza in your workplace this year. Our approved vaccinators are readily available for your onsite service or at our clinics if vouchers are preferred. This year’s vaccine contains protection from: A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus Read More
New 2011 Year….New Health & Wellbeing Goals
Happy New Year friends! We hope you enjoyed some festive time with your family and friends. WWS is excited to continue assisting and supporting you with medical requirements your organisation needs including: Pre/post employment medicals Annual Health Monitoring General Health checks Audiometry (hearing) test Vision Screen test Spirometry (lung Read More
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2010/11
People are an essential part of all businesses and your team will perform best in a safe and healthy work environment. The involvement of your people in health and wellbeing will lead to a level of ownership and empowerment that will have a positive impact on morale, loyalty and ultimately your bottom line. Now is Read More
Influenza Seasons 2010/2011
2010 Influenza Season update We have received the 2010 NISG influenza results and it is promising…..the vaccine distribution states that by the end of September 2010, a record high of 1,047,175 persons were vaccinated in New Zealand which is an increase of 8% compared to 2009 (NISG November Update 2010:11). ESR has also uploaded their Read More
ESR Drug & Alcohol Testing
This year, WWS has found that more and more companies have adopted ESR laboratory drug & alcohol testing which is GREAT. Not only are more organisations providing this effective tool to control and monitor drug and alcohol abuse, they are doing all they can to prevent high risks of accidents and injuries that would most Read More
Spirometry Testing
Spirometry testing is vital for measuring your employee’s lung function suitable for their age, weight and height. During the actual test, employees have a few attempts by blowing deep and long breaths into a mouth piece which will smartly record the measurement of their lung capacity. For the employer, this can be done 6-monthly, annually Read More
Exit Medicals
WWS can complete Exit Medicals vital for determining any health issues staff or contractors may have gained during the period of their employment or contracting. The results can then be compared to their Pre-employment and Annual Screening medical examinations. The opportunity for the employer is to document an exiting baseline health assessment snapshot of the Read More
Injury Management Services
Injury Management in the workplace is a growing area of focus for employers and their management teams. Earlier focus is enabled by reducing Lost Time of Injury through an earlier assessment and review process onsite so that clinical teams can work with the worker and their supervisors to expedite recovery and return to work. The Read More
Spring is here & 3months until Christmas…
People are an essential part of all businesses and your team will perform best in a safe and healthy work environment. The involvement of your people in health and safety will lead to a level of ownership and empowerment that will have a positive impact on morale, loyalty and ultimately your bottom line. Spring is Read More
