Early detection, can literally save lives
If your workplace uses materials & chemicals that could result in airborne contaminants such as dust, fumes or aerosols, it can lead to significant health risks for your employees.
If that’s the case you need to know about it, try to reduce the contaminant levels with effective ventilation, provide the relevant personal protective equipment, and test their lung function on a regular basis.
Lung function test, or spirometry screening
Also known as spirometry screening, a lung function test measures the airflow in and out of your lungs, along with the speed of the process. The test itself lasts about 15 minutes, and can be used to detect the need for further investigation, for a range of occupational respiratory conditions at their early stages.
Lung function test, how it all works
Contact
Let us know how many employees need a lung function test, we’ll arrange a time to come to you. We’ll also schedule the appointments, and help organise the smooth running of the day, making it all incredibly easy for you.
Lung function test
We use a highly advanced, full function diagnostic spirometer with antiviral and antibacterial filters. Each employee’s results are determined from the best of three manoeuvres. Spirometry screening tests identify employees that fall outside of normal reference ranges, who can then be referred for further medical review and investigation.
This can lead to the prevention of:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Restrictive lung disease (such as interstitial pulmonary fibrosis)
- Other lung function disorders
Reporting & prevention
We’ll deliver a detailed report of the findings, identifying any employees that fall outside of normal reference ranges. Because we’re all qualified health professionals too, you’ll also receive information and advice on any remedial action to be taken, along with medical referrals for employees where necessary. Overall, spirometry screening (or a lung function test) provides your company with valuable data on your employees’ health, that can be monitored, and acted upon over time.
We’ll also follow up to let you know when the next appointments need to be arranged, according to an agreed upon schedule of regular tests.
How do I know if the air quality at my workplace is safe?
We’ll find out for you by Air Quality Testing. Working closely with our hygienist, we’ll first of all determine what parts of the building could be causing any issues. Next, we’ll use the relevant air monitoring equipment to test the overall quality of the air, and also for any specific contaminants.
