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
Audiometry (hearing) testing & Measles Outbreak update
Testing the baseline hearing of employees, protects the organisation from future concerns regarding noise induced hearing loss. How can noise cause damage to hearing? Noise + time = hearing damage (Ministry of Health Catalogue Code HE1122) Constant short sharp loud noises or long periods of time in noisy environments can damage delicate cells inside the Read More
Measles Outbreak update in Auckland
The Auckland, Waitemata and Counties Manukau District Health Boards have advised the following update in regards to the Measles outbreak in Auckland: CURRENT SITUATION The Auckland region has been experiencing a sustained measles outbreak since 30 May, 2011. This is now the largest outbreak since 1997. The Auckland regional DHBs appreciate that increased immunisation is Read More
Employee Vision Screen Testing
WWS can test the vision of clients needing a test completed for employment purposes. This includes a short questionnaire and the actual screening test which can take up to 15mins max depending on each individual. WWS uses a Keystone Screener which records the baseline of a client’s: – Far & Near Vision (including eye coordination, 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
