Early detection through routine health checks
Our periodic health assessments monitor ongoing employee health in high-risk roles, detecting changes early to maintain fitness for duty and compliance with Australian WHS Regulations. Happy Health provides tailored, regular screenings—delivered on-site or in-clinic—for industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing, ensuring proactive wellbeing and risk management.
Our health screening vans and visiting health professionals perform pre-employment medical tests in our Happy Health clinics.
Benefits for you and your employees
- Detect health changes early, preventing progression to serious conditions
- Maintain workforce fitness, reducing absenteeism and injury downtime
- Support WHS compliance with documented monitoring records
- Lower workers’ compensation claims through timely interventions
- Boost morale and retention with demonstrated care for employee health
- Enable data-driven adjustments to roles or controls for safety
Standard tests included
- Vital signs check (blood pressure, heart rate, BMI)
- Lung function (spirometry) and respiratory evaluation
- Audiometry (hearing tests) for noise-exposed workers
- Vision screening and musculoskeletal assessments
- Blood pathology (e.g., cholesterol, glucose, kidney/liver function)
- Questionnaire on symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history
Periodic Health Assessments Process
- Scheduling: Annual or risk-based intervals tailored to exposure/job demands.
- Baseline Comparison: Review prior results against current tests.
- Clinical Review: Doctor examines findings for trends or issues.
- Reporting: Confidential fitness recommendations and referrals.
- Follow-Up: Track actions, re-tests, or workplace modifications.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our periodic health assessments.
Who pays for periodic health assessment?
As the requesting employer, you’re generally responsible for payment of periodic health assessments. However, these tests are cost-effective and an invaluable investment. They can minimise the risk of workers through early detection.
How long is a periodic health assessment?
Depending on the role and your company and industry requirements, our assessment process can take between 1-2 hours. To confirm the exact duration, please get in touch with our team.
When will the health report be available?
We deliver detailed, quality-assured reports in just 2 days. If you’re under pressure to secure a hire, we also offer a fast-tracked reporting service that delivers findings within 24 hours. As soon as the medical is complete, we send you the initial results while we conduct a secondary appraisal to confirm the findings.
Why are periodic assessments needed?
Track health impacts from ongoing hazards like chemicals or noise, fulfilling Schedule 14 WHS monitoring where required.
How often should periodic assessments they occur?
Typically annually, or per risk (e.g., every 6 months for high exposure); continues throughout employment.
