Centreline Brochure 2025 - Catalog - Page 16
Health
Surveillance
SKIN SURVEILLANCE
Irritants caused by working conditions such as latex, soaps, cleaning
products, chemicals, solvents, resins, oil amongst others. Common
occupations associated with skin disease include construction, paint
spraying, manufactiring, catering, healthcare and agriculture
AUDIOMETRY (hearing)
Audiometry is the testing of hearing, and is required under the Control
of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. This applies to those workers who
are regularly exposed to noise over 85db, and to those with reduced
exposure but an increased sensitivity to noise.
SPIROMETRY (lung function)
Using chemicals or hazardous substances at work, if not managed
properly, can be dangerous to an employee’s health, so the law requires
employers to measure exposure to prevent ill health occurring.
Spirometry detects the early indications of lung damage.
MUSCULOSKELETAL (MSK)
In 2020/21 there were an estimated 470,000 workers affected by workrelated musculoskeletal disorders, such as bad back, stiff neck, knee
pain or shoulder pain. Problems can develop gradually over time so this
test analyses potential risks.
VISION ASSESSMENT
We provide on-site vision screening/sight testing to employees whose
eyesight is a necessity for their safety whilst working, and we can refer
employees to an optician if necessary. All VDU users are required to
perform eyesight tests.
HAND ARM VIBRATION (HAVS)
HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) is more common amongst those
working with hand-held power tools and holding material in place for
machining. Symptoms are: impaired circulation, reduced sense of
touch, numbness, reduced manual dexterity, tingling, stiffness of joints.
