Health HubIn Western Australia, WorkCover WA have legislation in place that makes it compulsory for workers in a prescribed workplace to have an initial baseline audiometric hearing test within twelve months of commencing their employment. Learn the difference between WorkCover WA LBA testing and the other audiometry assessments we offer.
Read moreStopping workplace injury or illness entirely is difficult, but there are key steps your business can put in place to prevent injuries from occurring. At Sonic HealthPlus, we don’t just manage workplace injuries, but we offer tools and workshops that businesses can implement to ensure their team are safe and knowledgeable about workplace hazards.
Read moreAs of 1 May 2023, Australia’s first silica dust Code, Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022, for the construction industry will be effective. The Code has been implemented by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and applies to all construction work and the manufacturing of materials including bricks, blocks, tiles, mortar and concrete.
Read moreRecent 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.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreIn 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).
Read moreIt 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.
Read moreIt’s not just the load that can be an issue when talking about back pain. Sustained or static postures can be a cause of back pain (and not necessarily due to lifting).
Read moreFree Poster! Heavy lifting is not the only movement that can cause back pain. When we talk about back pain in the physical work environment we should first think, "how can we avoid back injuries?". As we know, prevention is better than a cure.
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