Health Monitoring
Proactive Health Monitoring
Ensuring your team members are safe and comfortable at work is one important part of operating a business; ensuring they are healthy and happy in their workplace is another. LifeCare's Health Monitoring are comprehensive health assessments for everyone.
We offer health monitoring checks onsite, at our locations across New Zealand, or through our mobile clinics, making health services accessible to you, wherever you are.
WorkSafe requires employers to regularly assess how well Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protects workers, this includes health monitoring to catch any issues that PPE might not fully prevent. By monitoring the worker’s health and PPE performance, businesses stay compliant with safety regulations (HSWA 2015) and protect their teams from potential hazards.
We bring our health screening services directly to your workplace, providing online dynamic reports with key trends and benchmarks. The results are discussed with you and we’ll provide a personalised health results card with actionable recommendations and next steps. All data will be securely stored in our online reporting platforms to track health trends over time. The health reports are available on LifeCare online reporting platforms within 48 hours and accessible 24/7.
This helps you take proactive steps to minimise risk, improve worker wellbeing, and create a safer, healthier work environment.
Checks Available
Hearing
We test hearing to the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Management of Noise in the Workplace, Occupational Safety and Health Service. This check takes approximately 10 minutes and requires a reasonably quiet environment. Our mobile clinics, equipped with sound booths, are especially convenient for sites that are noisy or lack adequate space, ensuring the tests are conducted in the appropriate environment for accurate results.
Lung function
Lung function is conducted using PC-based spirometers with intuitive diagnostic assessment and reporting capabilities. Spirometry results are assessed against the Lower Level and Upper Level of Normal (LLN and ULN) as well as the associated Z score. The check takes approximately 15 minutes.
Vision screening
Tests include near and far acuity (short and long-sightedness), stereopsis (depth perception), colour vision, night vision and peripheral vision, using a Keystone Vision Screener and manual vision charts. The acuity result is compared against the NZ Transport Agency criteria for the applicable licence type. Consideration is also given to the requirements of the employee’s role e.g. Near vision would be important for a role involving fine precision work such as electronics, small components and sharp objects, whereas stereopsis (depth perception) is important for roles involving operating cranes or excavators.
Blood pressure
We typically utilise a manual blood pressure equipment or a compact electronic device. Blood pressure results are broadly compared against NZ Primary Care and World Health Organisation recommendations. It is preferable for participants to wear loose clothing to facilitate the removal of any obstructions and allow us to place the blood pressure cuff above the elbow for accurate measurements.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
This is calculated using weight and height measurements. It is a useful assessment tool in identifying risk factors for heart disease and other health-related problems.
Cholesterol and blood glucose levels
This involves a small finger prick for each test, using a lancet to produce a drop of blood. This will then be tested using our small electronic meters and takes 2–3 minutes per test. Fasting is not required for these results.
Fatigue assessment
LifeCare uses three fatigue questionnaires; namely, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), and the Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion Recovery Scale (OFER). Collectively, the results allow an evaluation of current fatigue risk within the company and where appropriate, a review of fatigue risk management practices.
The key element to the fatigue results is to identify the employee’s ability or inability to fully recover, i.e. no longer feel fatigued when they return to work from one shift/ workday to the next.
Those identified with high-risk (persistent) fatigue will be referred to their GP for recommendations to better manage their fatigue, reduce the risk of excessive fatigue and improve worksite safety.
Respirator fit testing
LifeCare’s Respirator Fit Testing complies with AS/NZS1715 standards and the ACOP for Management and Removal of Asbestos (Section 14), ensuring your staff’s safety. Regular testing, at least annually, is essential to provide the best defense against workplace hazards.
A fit test ensures that a specific model, type, and size of the respirator can create a proper seal on an individual’s face.
LifeCare tests all half-face reusable or disposable respirators that are not powered by positive pressure. We do not test full-face respirators.
MoleMap and skin checks
LifeCare and MoleMap provide a comprehensive solution for early skin cancer detection in the workplace. Our services include skin checks, full mole mapping, and skin health education seminars, empowering businesses to proactively monitor and identify the effects of workplace UV exposure.
Respirator fit testing
Correct use of a respirator is not as simple as giving someone a mask and expecting them to use it.
A Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) or respirator should always be worn by workers in any environment where hazardous substances are suspected to be present, to minimise the risk of inhaling harmful substances.
Life Care’s Respirator Fit Testing tests the fit of the half face respirator (disposable or reusable) as required by AS/NZS 1715. These tests should be conducted annually (as a minimum). The worker needs to bring their own half-face mask(s) to the appointment for testing.
As an employer, our Respirator Fit Tests enable you to meet your health and safety requirements and protect your business. A respirator must fit securely and be maintained properly to provide optimal protection for your staff.
What to expect
Our consultant will provide a clinical questionnaire to determine the suitability of your employees to participate in the test. Once qualified, the consultant examines the employees’ current half-face or disposable respirator for functionality.
The consultant will then conduct sensitivity testing to ensure that employees can detect the challenge solution. Successful candidates can then undergo qualitative fit tests, which simulate working conditions where the respirator would be worn, to determine whether the respirator fits securely.
After the test, Life Care will issue a certificate indicating whether the result was a pass, fail or if additional quantitative testing is required for each person and respirator tested.
molemap & skin checks
MoleMap: Your Skin's Best Chance Against Melanoma
LifeCare has partnered with MoleMap, New Zealand’s leading skin cancer detection service provider, to offer a powerful solution for early detection of skin cancer in the workplace. Through this partnership, we empower our clients to proactively monitor and detect any adverse effects from workplace UV radiation, ensuring early intervention and improved worker health outcomes.
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You Could Be At Risk
Two out of three New Zealanders will face some type of skin cancer in their lifetime, making it a widespread risk across the country.
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Skin Cancer’s Huge Impact in NZ
With over 65,000 cases diagnosed annually, skin cancer makes up a massive 80% of all types of cancers in New Zealand.
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Skin Cancer’s Heavy Cost in NZ
New Zealand spends over $180 million yearly on skin cancer treatment, with the highest melanoma rate in the world and more than 350 deaths annually.
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Melanoma’s Toll on Men in NZ
Men account for 67% of melanoma deaths in New Zealand, highlighting a stark gender gap in this deadly form of skin cancer.
What’s on Offer
- Head-to-toe skin check for signs of skin cancer
- Skin cancer Education
- Dermoscopic imaging of high-risk moles
- AI-assisted technology
- Dermatologist diagnosis and personalised report
- Onsite sessions or clinic vouchers
- Photographic record of the skin for later comparison
- EarlyDetect mole monitoring: precision identification and monitoring of all at-risk moles
- Free spot-checks for 12 months after initial appointment
- Discounted follow-up appointments
What’s on Offer
- Head-to-toe skin check for signs of skin cancer
- Skin cancer Education
- Dermoscopic imaging of high-risk moles
- AI-assisted technology
- Dermatologist diagnosis and personalised report
- Onsite sessions or clinic vouchers
FATIGUE ASSESSMENT
Fatigue Negatively Affects Health, Safety, Productivity And Wellbeing.
Fatigue affects a person’s health, increases the chance of workplace injuries occurring, and reduces performance and productivity within the workplace. Fatigue also increases the chance of accidents occurring while travelling to and from work. Additionally, fatigue can have implications for public safety.
How It Will Help You
The Life Care Fatigue assessment will help to determine if an individual (or groups of individuals) experience moderate to high fatigue and/or excessive sleepiness. Three scientific, extensively researched, validated tools are used to assess different areas of fatigue. You will receive information about the numbers of staff who are experiencing moderate to high fatigue.
Extensive Reporting
Beyond the initial results, if requested by a workplace, an extensive report can be produced, that also includes a comparison of your workplace fatigue data to published fatigue data. In this detailed report, Life Care Nutrition will also provide recommendations and guidelines as to how best deal with the fatigue results.
Fatigue Can Impair Your:
- Strength, speed, coordination, reaction time and balance
- Decision-making skills, communication skills, attention, and memory
- Productivity, ability to handle stress, and physical and mental health.
