Workplace Respiratory Health Programs & Lung Function Testing
Workplace Respiratory Health Programs & Lung Function TestingProtecting your staff from respiratory hazards is essential for staff well-being, safety and compliance. At OH Well, we provide lung function testing, respirator fit testing, and workplace respiratory health monitoring.
Workers exposed to dust, fumes, silica, asbestos, or chemicals face an increased risk of developing respiratory conditions. Regular lung function assessments and spirometry tests can detect changes in respiratory health, allowing early interventions to reduce respiratory ill-health.
WorkSafe NZ requires employers to provide health monitoring for staff working in hazardous environments. Workplace lung function assessments and respirator fit testing are an important part of these requirements.
A respirator is only effective if it fits correctly. Respirator mask fit testing ensures a proper seal, protecting workers in hazardous environments.
Qualitative fit testing ensures the wearer has the correct size respirator and is able to tolerate wearing the respirator while working. This should be carried out prior to a worker commencing in a role and on an ongoing basis, where half face or disposable negative pressure respirators are used. OH Well works to OSHA standards offering qualitative respirator fit tests, a reliable method that checks whether the wearer can detect leaks around the mask using a specific test agent.
Our team provides onsite respirator fit testing across Canterbury. This minimises disruption to operations and ensures staff remain compliant without leaving the workplace.
Industries where airborne hazards are common require regular employee lung function testing and mask fit checks.
From construction sites with silica dust, to farms using chemicals workers across these industries benefit from ongoing employee health monitoring to reduce health risks and ensure staff are kept healthy.
Our qualitative fit testing is completed by suitably trained Occupational Health Nurses working under the guidance of Commit 2 Fit certified nurses. Clinicians specialise in workplace health monitoring, bringing expertise in respiratory health and compliance requirements.
We help businesses meet WorkSafe NZ standards by delivering accurate assessments, clear reporting, and reminders for ongoing monitoring.
From pre-employment screening to ongoing monitoring, we tailor respiratory health programs to your industry and workforce.
Keep your workforce safe, healthy, and compliant. Contact OH Well to book in your respirator fit test, spirometry test, or workplace lung function assessment. Our team can come onsite or arrange appointments at our clinic.
Why do I need respiratory health monitoring?
It identifies early signs of respiratory ill-health, ensures compliance with WorkSafe NZ, and helps protect workers from health risks.
Who needs lung function and respirator fit testing?
Any worker exposed to airborne hazards such as dust, fumes, silica, vapours, or chemicals, particularly in construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Why choose OH Well for workplace respiratory health?
We offer local expertise, onsite convenience, and tailored health monitoring programs that meet regulatory requirements and improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Get in touch with me
Freephone: 0800 ohwell (649 355)
Unit 5A/303 Blenheim Rd, Upper Riccarton
PO Box 9007
Tower Junction
Christchurch 8149
Phone: 03 377 2661