Employer Health Services for Workplace Safety

Prioritize the well-being of your workforce with comprehensive occupational health services designed to enhance the health and safety of your employees and your organization. 

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Occupational Health for Employees

Employers leverage occupational health services to create and maintain safe, healthy workplaces. By focusing on risk and hazard prevention, injury care, and overall health requirements within a work setting, occupational health contributes significantly to enhancing workplace safety, employee welfare, and productivity. Organizations that partner with an occupational health provider benefit from the expertise and services that assist employers in risk mitigation, reducing healthcare costs, and optimizing workplace efficiency.  

At DISA, we help employers navigate these responsibilities with confidence, bringing you the comfort of being sure through expert-driven occupational health solutions tailored to your workforce needs.

Stay current with the latest federal and state regulations, contributing to workforce health and safety. Implementing a robust occupational health program is essential for safeguarding employees and ensuring the continued success of your organization. 

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Occupational Health with DISA

Companies adhering to best practices in occupational health, such as those offered at DISA, can enjoy a wide range of benefits:

  • Risk Reduction and Cost Savings: Reducing risks and associated costs linked to workplace injuries and illnesses.
  • Enhanced Employee Performance: Maximizing employee performance and overall productivity by maintaining their health and well-being.
  • Enhanced Reputation and Brand: Building a positive reputation and a strong brand image as a responsible employer that cares for its workforce.
  • Lower Employee Turnover: Reducing employee turnover rates by providing a safe and healthy work environment. 
     

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Blood Work

Support employee wellness with routine blood testing to detect illness, monitor exposures, and ensure fitness for duty in safety-sensitive roles.

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Injury Care

Ensure prompt, compliant treatment for workplace injuries with DISA’s licensed occupational health professionals, helping employees recover and return to work safely.

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Immunizations

Protect your workforce with essential vaccinations, from annual flu shots to job-specific immunizations like Hepatitis B, MMR, and Tdap, ensuring health and safety.

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Occupational Medical Record Tracking (OMRT)

DISA’s OMRT system streamlines occupational health screenings with automated reminders, consolidated billing, and nationwide clinic access for full compliance.

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MRO Services

DISA’s certified Medical Review Officers (MROs) ensure accuracy and compliance by reviewing lab-confirmed drug test results, verifying medical explanations, and safeguarding confidentiality.

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On-Site Health and Mobile Collection Services

DISA’s mobile units bring drug testing and occupational health services onsite, reducing downtime and travel while helping you stay compliant.

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On-Site Medical Nursing Staff

DISA’s on-site medical staff delivers care directly at your workplace, reducing downtime, injuries, and healthcare costs while helping maintain compliance.

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Physical Abilities Exam Functional Capacity Evaluation

Physical Abilities Exams help confirm if employees can safely perform job tasks, support rehab, return-to-work, and workers’ comp or disability evaluations.

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Physical Exams

Physical exams verify that employees can meet job demands safely. Options include DOT, fit-for-duty, and pre-employment exams tailored to your industry.

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Respirator Fit Tests

Respirator fit tests ensure that tight-fitting masks seal properly, protecting workers from airborne hazards. Required annually for safety-sensitive roles.

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Types Of Physical Exams

DISA offers industry-specific physical exams to ensure employees meet safety, compliance, and job performance standards.

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Audiometric Testing

Monitor and protect employees exposed to high noise levels with DISA’s audiometric testing services, ensuring workplace safety and OSHA compliance.

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Respiratory Testing

Respiratory testing ensures employees can safely wear respirators in hazardous environments. OSHA requires medical evaluations and fit tests for compliance.

On-Site and Mobile Medical Occupational Health Services — Where and When You Need Them

DISA’s occupational health solutions are designed to meet the needs of any workplace, whether you're operating on a remote jobsite, offshore rig, or corporate campus. From short-term support during projects to long-term embedded clinics, we bring compliant, convenient care directly to you, minimizing downtime and maximizing workforce safety. With DISA, you get more than just on-site medical services; you gain the comfort of being sure that your workforce is protected, your operations are supported, and your compliance needs are covered.

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On-site care without disruption

Deploy medical staff directly to your jobsite to manage injury care, physicals, drug testing, and more, without sending employees off-site.

Support for safety-sensitive environments

Protect your team with services like fit testing, audiometric testing, PFTs, and emergency care, designed for industrial and high-risk environments.

Flexible models for any business size

Choose from short-term mobile units or long-term on-site health and mobile collection services to meet your industry and compliance needs.
 

Elevate Workplace Safety with DISA Global Solutions Occupational Medical Record Tracking (OMRT)

Our Occupational Medical Record Tracking (OMRT) is a solution designed to simplify, streamline, and ensure compliance throughout the employee screening process. It offers:

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  • Compliant Screening Process: A hassle-free, compliant screening procedure that ensures the health and safety of your employees.
  • Electronic Medical Records Storage and Retrieval: Secure electronic storage and seamless retrieval of medical records, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Innovative Scheduling Services: Efficient and automated scheduling services with timely reminders to keep your screening processes on track.
  • Extensive Clinic Network: Access to thousands of clinics with negotiated rates, providing convenience for your employees.
  • Intelligent Applicant/Employee and Records Tracking: An intelligent system that effectively tracks applicants and employees and manages their records.
  • Consolidated Billing: Streamlined and consolidated billing for your convenience.
  • Automatic Renewal Notices: Timely notifications for renewals and ongoing compliance.

For Every Size Business & Industry In One Easy-To-Use Platform

Occupational Health

DISA is easily configurable to fit the way your company recruits. Whether you're a large company managing screening for multiple locations or a small business needing to run a background check occasionally, we've got you covered.

Add checks workflow

Add checks to your workflow with pre-built integrations to leading ATS platforms.

Manage recruiting complexities

Manage recruiting complexities across multiple locations, departments, divisions, and/or clients with central control and consistent processes.

Pre built packages

Choose from pre-built packages to save time, or design custom packages to fit specific needs.

Regardless of what you do, we help ensure you're in compliance

Industries We Serve

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Occupational Health – Common Questions

Occupational health focuses on protecting the well-being of employees within their professional settings. Emphasizing hazard identification, injury management, and by meeting health standards in the workplace, employers can significantly boost safety, staff well-being, and overall output.

When organizations collaborate with occupational health specialists, they gain access to knowledge and services that help in lessening risks, cutting down on medical expenses, and enhancing operational effectiveness. Experts in workplace health, including doctors and certified health practitioners, are skilled in devising and executing health and safety measures tailored for the distinct needs of the workforce. Adopting a solid workplace health strategy is crucial for the protection of workers and the sustained growth of a business.

We’ve answered questions about occupational health and what you need to know. 
 

FAQs

What is the occupational health record-keeping system?
 

The Occupational Health Record System (OHRS) captures and stores information on patient encounters, including encounter type, purpose, status, provider, and relevant clinical data obtained during patient visits.

What is the purpose of an occupational health assessment?
 

An occupational health assessment involves understanding the workplace and the health of its employees. Employee health is influenced by various factors, including their individual characteristics and their social, cultural, and physical environments.

What if my employee gets injured after hours?
 

In general, you can file a workers' compensation claim if you get injured on your work premises after hours while performing duties your supervisor had assigned.

Why is an occupational health program important to an employer’s bottom line?
 

Prioritizing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) can lead to reduced risk, improved efficiency, and a more productive workforce, ultimately benefiting an employer's bottom line.

What are the 4 components of a physical exam?
 

A physical examination involves evaluating an individual's condition through observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

What is included in an occupational health screening?
 

Occupational health screenings may encompass pre-employment physical exams and drug testing to assess a candidate's fitness and well-being, ensuring a safe workplace.

What is the difference between occupational health and employee health?
 

Occupational health focuses on protecting workers from workplace hazards and preventing injuries, illnesses, and diseases. Employee health refers to an individual's overall health condition.

What are the different types of occupational health?


Occupational health includes:

  • Environmental health
  • Ergonomic health
  • Psychosocial health
  • Safety engineering
  • and mental health, among others.

What are the 4 categories of occupational health?


The four categories of occupational hazards are:

  • Chemical hazards
  • Biological hazards
  • Ergonomic hazards
  • Physical hazards

Each poses distinct risks to worker safety.

What are the uses of occupational testing?
 

Occupational testing, particularly physical abilities testing (PAT), helps identify issues before they occur, match employee capabilities with job demands, decrease injury risk, improve productivity, lower costs, and enhance morale.

What is the OSHA standard for audiometric testing?


OSHA requires employers to offer audiometric testing to all employees exposed to noise levels at or above 85 dB measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) to assess the effectiveness of their hearing conservation program.

Audiometric testing measures hearing thresholds, while an audiogram visually displays a patient's degree and type of hearing loss, helping healthcare providers understand the nature of the hearing impairment.

What does a physical ability test consist of?
 

A physical ability test evaluates an individual's strength, muscular flexibility, stamina, and other physical abilities necessary for specific job-related tasks.

Why do we have specific tests for a particular physical ability?
 

Using tests tailored to specific physical abilities ensures that employees are suited for physically demanding roles, reducing the risk of workplace injuries, accidents, and associated costs.

How is a respiratory test done?


During a respiratory test, you'll use a sterile mouthpiece attached to a spirometer to inhale and exhale in various ways, closely monitored for any issues.

What does a respiratory test show?
 

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange, offering insights into how well the lungs are functioning.

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Seeking Occupational Health Solutions?

 If you are an organization seeking occupational health solutions, our team is ready to assist. Whether it's employee health assessments, risk mitigation, or safety protocol implementation, DISA's experts have you covered. Please get in touch with us for customized guidance on how to improve the well-being of your workforce.
DISA is accredited and experienced in the field of occupational health. Our comprehensive solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization, ensuring a healthier, safer, and more productive workforce. We look forward to working with you to achieve your occupational health and safety goals.