Opus Med

How to Stay Safe on the Job

Appropriate use of PPE - It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that workers have the personal protective equipment required to work safely. Depending on the job and work environment, this can include fall protection devices, hard hats, high-visibility clothing, or safety gloves.

Safe operation of the work equipment - Safety procedures ensure that employees can use heavy machinery, power tools, and other work equipment with minimal risk of injury. This includes not only the appropriate handling of the equipment, but also regular inspections and maintenance to ensure that it functions optimally.

Maintaining hydration - Since they are at work for extended periods of time, workers are at risk of dehydration if clean drinking water isn't provided for them. While this affects all workers, it is especially important for those who do intense physical labor, wear heavy PPE, or work in high-heat environments.

Good bodily movements - Musculoskeletal disorders are an extremely common type of workplace injury. To prevent them, workers need to follow ergonomic best practices. This includes safe lifting techniques, good posture, and avoiding repetitive motions while carrying out their work tasks.

To ensure your workers health, contact OPUS MED for their next Occupational Health Medical Examination.

044-873-2153
[email protected].

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Did you know workers in all industries are exposed to one or more workplace hazards every day? Workplace hazards are costly, but if the right precautions are taken, they can be prevented. Below are are the four common types of hazards you should be aware of at work.

Physical Hazards
This is the most common type of workplace hazards. Examples of physical hazards include slips, trips, falls, exposure to loud noises, working from heights, vibrations, and unguarded machinery.

Ergonomic Hazards
Every occupation places certain strains on a worker’s body. Ergonomic hazards occur as a result of physical factors that can harm the musculoskeletal system. This type of hazard is not easily identified, examples of this hazard are poor lighting, repetitive motion, awkward movements, and poor posture.

Chemical Hazards
Chemical hazards are present anytime workers are exposed chemical substances. Examples include cleaning solutions and solvents, vapors and fumes, carbon monoxide and any other gases.

Biological Hazards
Healthcare professionals are at most risk for this type of hazard. Biological hazards occurs due to working with people, animals or infectious plant material. Examples include blood or other bodily fluids, animal care, insect bites, bacteria or viruses.

The biggest threat to worker health and safety is their work environment. Please take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your employees by maintaining a safe work environment.

OPUS MED believes prevention is better than the cure. OPUS MED can handle all of these types of hazards. Contact us for your next Occupational Medical.

044 873 2153

Driver Medicals

With The Holiday Season Around The Corner
Statistics show that up to one-third of all road traffic accidents
involve individuals who were driving for work purposes. It is important for companies that employ drivers to ensure that the drivers are medically fit to drive the type of vehicle that they are employed to operate. Due to the demands of driving short and long distances, poor health habits can develop, which can cause medical issues.

OPUS MED is your health partner of choice when it comes to Driver Medicals in The Garden Route

OPUS MED provides medical screening of drivers of all types of vehicles, including heavy plant and machine operators. The medical screening focuses on their job specifications and will include advanced machine eye tests (Spot Vision) and NOT Snellen chart eye testing. Other tests such as hearing, physical examinations, glucose screening, and lung function testing are done on drivers to determine their health status.

A Healthy and Fit Workforce can be a Financial Saving for Companies.