Occupational health

Health Monitoring

The purpose of the health monitoring is to assist in the evaluation of effectiveness risk controls by monitoring an employee's/worker’s health for the purpose of identifying changes in their health status due to one or more occupational exposures.

Health Monitoring should be considered when specific conditions are met:

  • There is a known disease or adverse health condition related to the work activity/conditions.
  • Valid techniques exist to detect signs of the disease or condition (e.g., spirometry, audiometry).
  • There is a reasonable likelihood that the disease or condition may occur given the work activity/conditions.
  • It is a legislative or other obligations.

Common hazards that may necessitate Health Monitoring include:

  • Hazardous substances, particularly scheduled carcinogens.
  • Biological agents.
  • Lung irritants.
  • Occupational Noise (Sound pressure) exposure.
  • Class 3B and Class 4 lasers.

Health and Hazard Assessment Questionnaire (HHAQ)

The University of Melbourne provides occupational health screening and monitoring services to University employees exposed to particular risks during their employment.

Supervisors must identify the occupational health risks associated with the activities undertaken by their staff.

If the supervisor determines a new starter's role requires occupational health monitoring, the new starter should complete a health and hazard questionnaire in ServiceNow before commencing work. Note: If a current employee role has a substantial change, then a new HHAQ form may be required.

Guide incl. Health Monitoring Protocol Table

Occupational health monitoring Guide

Form

Health and hazard assessment questionnaire (HHAQ)

Policy

All medical records are kept strictly confidential, in line with the University Privacy Policy (MPF1104)

Spirometry and Audiometry Testing

Organise spirometry and audiometry testing Guide

Noise

Procedure

Health & Safety: Noise procedure

Occupational health  guidance

Occupational health monitoring - Privacy note