Workplace Health Monitoring (Audiometry & Spirometry) Meet Your WorkSafe Obligations with Annual Health Checks.
Protect your staff and your business. At 1 Health Wigram, we provide comprehensive annual health monitoring to help Christchurch businesses comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. From Hearing Tests to Lung Function screening, we detect early signs of workplace exposure so you can manage risks before they become serious liabilities.
Why Choose 1 Health for Monitoring?
Health monitoring is not just a "tick box"—it is a legal requirement for any business with noise, dust, or chemical risks. We make compliance easy by offering medical-led screening that fits your schedule.
Medical Accuracy
Our tests are overseen by qualified nurses and GPs, ensuring results are clinically accurate, not just automated.
Baseline & Annual
We establish a "Baseline" for new staff and track changes annually to flag issues early.
Wigram Location
Convenient for industrial staff in Hornby/Wigram to drop in without long travel times.
Onsite Testing
For large teams, we can arrange for our nurses to come to you.
Monitoring Services We Offer
We tailor the testing program to the specific hazards in your workplace.
1. Audiometry (Hearing Testing) Essential for construction, manufacturing, and transport.
- We test for Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
- Includes a review of hearing protection usage.
- Categorized results (Grade 1-5) to help you manage risk.
2. Spirometry (Lung Function) Critical for staff exposed to dust, fumes, chemicals, or spray painting.
- We measure airflow and lung volume to detect early signs of asthma or COPD.
- Note: Recent exposure history is reviewed to ensure accurate results.
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3. Vision Screening
- Distance, near, and peripheral vision checks.
- Colour blindness testing (Ishihara) for electricians/drivers.
How It Works
We keep the process efficient to minimize downtime for your team.
- Book: Send us your staff list and required tests (or tell us your hazards, and we will recommend the tests).
- Test: Staff attend a 20-30 minute appointment (or we come to you).
- Report: You receive a Company Summary Report (anonymized trends) and individual "Fit/Unfit" statuses.
- Privacy Note: Specific medical details remain confidential between the patient and the medical team, as per Privacy Laws.
The Medical Difference
We Don't Just Report Problems; We Help Manage Them.
If a staff member shows significant hearing loss or lung issues, we don't just send you a confusing graph. Because we are a Medical Centre, our GPs can:
- Review the results immediately.
- Provide a medical consultation to the employee.
- Refer to specialists (ENT or Respiratory) if required.
- Advise on whether they are safe to continue in their specific role.
Health Monitoring FAQs
How often do we need to test?
WorkSafe generally recommends annual monitoring for high-risk roles (noise/dust). However, we also recommend a "Baseline" test immediately when a new employee starts, so you aren't blamed for pre-existing damage later.
Can you come to our site?
Yes. For groups of 10+ staff, we can arrange an onsite nurse visit. We just need a quiet, private room for the hearing tests.
What is the difference between this and a Pre-Employment Medical?
A Pre-Employment Medical checks if they are fit to start. Health Monitoring checks if the work is harming them over time. Both are essential for a complete safety system.
Secure Your Workforce Today
Stay compliant and keep your team safe. Contact our Practice Manager to set up your annual monitoring program.
