With the growing spread of COVID-19 cases in the U.S, every workplace has to adapt to keep workers healthy and safe.
For many businesses, this means temporarily shutting the doors or having employees work from home. For companies that continue with on-site work, proactive measures need to be taken to reduce the spread of the virus.
Implementing COVID-19 symptom screening is an effective way to stay one step ahead.
At Worksite Medical, our symptom screening includes specific testing that includes risk-factor questions and temperature screening conducted by our highly trained medical staff. We use mobile medical units to come directly to your place, so you don’t have to send employees to local clinics or hospitals where people may have the virus.
With symptom screening, you can quickly identify workers who may be infected or carrying the virus.
Symptom Screening Includes Respirator Fit Testing
We also conduct OSHA-required respirator fit testing for worksites issuing N-95 respirators as a means to protect workers. If your worksite is new to respirator use, fit testing is important to ensure that facepieces fit tightly and work properly. There are two types of tests:
1) Qualitative Fit Test – a non-numeric pass/fail test that relies on the employee’s sense of taste or smell, or his/her reaction to a substance (test agent) in order to detect leakage into the respirator facepiece.
2) Quantitative Fit Test – utilizes a machine to measure the amount of leakage into the facepiece, instead of relying on senses.
Learn more about the Respiratory Standard:
- OSHA Issues New Respirator Fit Testing Protocols
- Are you Forgetting this Key Part to the Respirator Standard?
- What is Respirator Fit Testing?
You can get access to instant respirator questionnaire medical clearances via our all-new online portal.
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About Worksite Medical
In most cases, OSHA requires medical surveillance testing, and at no cost to employees.
Worksite Medical makes that program easier with mobile medical testing.
We conduct on-site respirator fit tests, as well as pulmonary function test and heavy metal lab work, right on your job site. We also keep accurate, easy-to-access medical records for your convenience. You’ll keep your employees at work, and stay ahead of OSHA inspections.
With Worksite Medical, a mobile medical testing unit — we can bring all the resources of a lab to you. Our certified lab technicians can perform both qualitative and quantitative respirator tests to ensure a perfect fit.
Protect your team and your workplace now with Worksite Medical. Not sure what you need? Try our medical testing wizard here.
Give us a call at 1-844-622-8633, or complete the form below to schedule an on-site visit or to get your free quote!
