All workers in the Queensland coal industry are required to undergo a Coal Mine Workers (CMW) Health Assessment.
The medical program is overseen by Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ). An employer must appoint an AMA (Appointed Medical Advisor) whose role is to carry out, supervise and report on health assessments for the employers of coal mine workers. Your medical examinations for coal mine worker health assessments may be performed by an Examining Medical Officer (EMO) under the supervision of an AMA. AMAs and EMOs are registered with RSHQ as examining doctors.
The medical assessment must be carried out before the person is employed and periodically thereafter – with a complete assessment performed at least once every five years.
IOH is also a registered spirometry (lung function) practice under the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme. This means IOH Health follows and is accredited against the most comprehensive spirometry standards.
What is assessed at a Qld Coal Mine Workers Medical?
- Medical History
- Audiometric (Hearing) Test
- Auditory Canal Examination
- Vision Test
- Respiratory Questionnaire
- Spirometry (Lung Function)
- Abdomen Examination
- Skin Examination
- Urinalysis
- Cardiovascular System Examination
- Musculoskeletal System Examination
- Chest x-ray (ILO Standard). Performed by registered X-Ray Imaging Practice and reported on by Lungscreen Australia
Dual Medicals and other services
Common additional services for Coal Mine Workers include:
- comprehensive functional assessment by a qualified Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist or Occupational Therapist
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Ear Fit Testing
Call 02 4210 7200 to book.
