Reliable quick compliant Order 45 Medicals
That mean arranging a mining medical for each worker before they start, and throughout their time on site. At Happy Health, we have the expertise and capability to deliver accurate, function-based coal mine workers’ health assessments.
Our mobile health vans and visiting doctors can complete coal mining medicals on-site, or employees can attend one of our clinics.
NSW Order 45 Mining Medical
The Order 45 Mining Medical falls under the NSW Coal Mining Health and Safety Scheme. These mandatory pre-placement and periodic health assessments aim to protect the wellbeing of coal mine workers with the following tests:
- Respirator fit test
- Respiratory questionnaire
- Chest x-ray
- Spirometry test
- Cardiovascular system examination
- Musculoskeletal system examination
- Hearing test
- Vision test
- Auditory canal examination
- Abdomen examination
- Skin examination
- Urinalysis
- Medical history questionnaire
Chest X-Ray reported to ILO standards
A chest X-ray helps to ensure your miners receive an early diagnosis for any present lung disease, including Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis. We provide chest X-ray services to International Labour Organisation (ILO) Standards alongside accredited imaging providers. This highly complex and validated approach to radiology reporting records disease progression with the utmost accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our NSW Mining Order 45 medical tests for mining jobs.
What is coal workers' pneumoconiosis?
Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), also known as ‘black lung’, is a chronic respiratory disease caused by prolonged exposure to coal dust. The long-term inhalation of dust particles inflames our alveoli, eventually causing permanent lung damage. Alveoli are small sacs inside our lungs that facilitate the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the lungs and bloodstream. The severity of CWP varies from simple to advanced when it’s then deemed progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). A debilitating, often life-threatening condition, PMF must be detected and treated as early as possible.
When will a mining medical report be available?
We understand that prompt mining medicals facilitate worker placement. That’s why we offer fast-tracked 24-hour reports, enabling you to meet short-notice placement deadlines without the stress.
Can you do a pre-employment medical at the same time?
Yes. We can perform any employee health assessment your business requires. In fact, Section 4 and Section D are the only information an employer can legally access from a mining medical without employee consent. We therefore recommend also booking a pre-employment medical.