Worksite Health Tasmania provides onsite spirometry to support workplace respiratory health monitoring and health surveillance programs.
Spirometry can assist in identifying changes in lung function over time, particularly for workers exposed to dusts, fumes, vapours or other airborne respiratory hazards. It does not diagnose occupational lung disease on its own; abnormal or concerning results require appropriate medical review.
Testing is performed using validated spirometry equipment, with calibration and verification completed in accordance with manufacturer requirements and current professional standards before testing sessions. Results are reviewed for technical acceptability and repeatability prior to reporting, in accordance with current TSANZ technical standards.
At a glance
Approximately 15 minutes per employee
Mobile onsite service across Tasmania
Designed to minimise disruption to normal operations
Testing performed by trained clinical staff
Results reviewed for acceptability and repeatability prior to reporting
Referral pathways available for abnormal or concerning findings
Where further assessment is required, workers are advised to seek review with their treating medical practitioner, or referral can be made to the employer’s nominated occupational physician or medical provider where appropriate and authorised.