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Heat safety guide: Recognising warnings and taking action

Friday, 19 Apr 2024

The optimal internal temperature of a human body is ~37°C (± 0.5°C). However with rising Australian temperatures and subsequent environmental changes, workers are at risk of experiencing workplace heat-related illnesses now more than ever. Continue reading our detailed guide to understand how heat stress is a hidden risk, what can cause heat-related illnesses, how to manage heat exhaustion and heat stroke and to implement workplace mitigation strategies that protect you and your workforce.

Heat safety guide: Recognising warnings and taking action

Friday, 19 Apr 2024

Filed under:Heat and Hydration

Managing psychological health: A guide for Australian businesses

Sunday, 07 Apr 2024

Two in every five Australians have reported experiencing a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime. With businesses increasingly focusing on mitigating physical workplace hazards, psychosocial hazards and their widespread impacts can often be overlooked. In recent reports, rising rates of poor psychological health have been associated with higher compensation claims and greater time away from work. Keep reading to learn how psychological health can be supported across the organisational, team and individual levels within the workplace.

Filed under:Mental Health

Fatigue fighters: How to manage fatigue in the workplace

Monday, 11 Mar 2024

Workplace fatigue refers to a constant or relapsing feeling of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often leading to a loss of alertness and capacity to perform work duties safely. Equipping your employees with the right tools to prevent and manage fatigue can help minimise the risk of onsite injuries and save your business from costly mistakes. Download our free presentation and learn about key organisational and individual changes that can help combat fatigue.

Filed under:Injury Management and Prevention

Audiometry Assessments Compared: WorkCover WA LBA, Occupational Noise and Screening Audiometry

Monday, 04 Mar 2024

Sonic HealthPlus offers audiometry tests for three major purposes. Learn the difference between Screening Audiometry, Occupational Noise Management Testing and WorkCover WA Legislative Baseline Audiometry (LBA) and download our free assessment comparison fact sheet for a quick and easy summary.

Filed under:Audiometry

The Importance of Quality Assurance in Drug and Alcohol Testing

Recent events in the sporting industry have brought to light the importance of quality assurance in the healthcare field, particularly relating to drug testing. An unnamed laboratory leaked a ‘Non-Negative’ test result to the public, which had the potential to end a prominent Australian sportsman’s career. This incident has prompted us to advise the standards we follow to our clients and candidates, and provide further education on why Drug and Alcohol Screening (DAS) Quality is of the utmost importance to us at Sonic HealthPlus.

What is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)?

A medical review officer (MRO) is a registered medical practitioner with both knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol test results and (their interpretation) and substance use disorders.

Instant vs Laboratory Urine Drug Testing

Sonic HealthPlus provides a variety of options for drug testing. The two prominent options are Instant Urine Drug Testing and Laboratory Urine Drug Testing which may suit your business in different manners.

Fatigue fighters: How to manage fatigue in the workplace

Business Case for Preventing Injuries Over Managing Them in the Workplace

In Australia, hundreds of injuries occur in the workplace every day affecting workers of all ages. While some workers recover quickly, others may experience serious disabilities or long term conditions. Injuries affect not only the worker, but the worker’s family and the employer. The safest workplaces are those that take a proactive approach to prevent injuries over a reactive approach (managing them after they occur).

Telemedicine: The solution to after hours and remote site injury management?

It is often difficult to access quality medical care and advice for your injuries after-hours. For rural and remote sites, getting your workers off site to see a doctor can be even more challenging, costly, and time consuming.

Feeding happiness: 5 ways to improve gut health and overall well being

The gut is most well-known for its role in absorbing nutrients and removing waste from our bodies. But did you know that it also plays an important role in our immune system and mental health? Find out 5 ways you can improve your gut health and physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Pre-Employment Medicals 101

Pre-employment medicals are comprehensive health examinations commonly used by employers to identify candidates who meet the health and safety requirements of a particular role. We break down the different components of a pre-employment medical and what your candidates can expect once they arrive to our clinics for testing.

Breathing in Danger: Unveiling the Hazards of Workplace Asbestos

Long-term undetected asbestos exposure can lead to the development of serious health conditions. Employers can increase worker safety by familiarising themselves with signs and symptoms of asbestos exposure, identifying the most appropriate mitigation strategies and implementing health monitoring programmes.

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