General Practice

Occupational Health

Our occupational health services support employers and employees in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. We conduct pre-employment medical examinations, periodic fitness-for-duty assessments, exit medicals, and workplace injury management. Our services align with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and relevant industry-specific regulations in South Africa.

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What to Expect

  • A structured medical examination aligned with the specific job requirements
  • Vision, hearing, lung function, and physical fitness testing as indicated by the role
  • Drug and alcohol screening where required by company policy
  • Completion of relevant occupational health documentation and certificates
  • Confidential fitness-for-duty report provided to the employer
Occupational Health
Areas Covered

Conditions We Treat

Pre-employment medical assessments
Periodic fitness-for-duty examinations
Exit medical examinations
Workplace injury assessment and management (IOD)
Driver fitness assessments (PrDP medicals)
Food handler certificates
Hearing conservation and audiometry
Spirometry and lung function testing
Our Process

How It Works

1

Booking & Requirements

The employer or employee contacts us with the type of medical required. We confirm the scope and schedule the appointment.

2

Medical Examination

The employee undergoes a comprehensive medical examination including any job-specific tests (vision, audiometry, spirometry, drug screening).

3

Report & Certification

A fitness-for-duty certificate or occupational health report is issued. Results are kept confidential in line with POPIA requirements.

4

Follow-Up & Workplace Injury Management

For IOD cases, we manage the clinical care, COIDA documentation, and rehabilitation referrals to ensure a timely return to work.

Benefits

Why Choose This Service

OHSA-compliant medical assessments performed by registered practitioners
Efficient turnaround times for pre-employment and compliance medicals
Support for Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA) claims
Reduced workplace injury risk through proper fitness-for-duty assessments
Convenient Pretoria location for employer and employee access
FAQ

Common Questions About Occupational Health

The employee should bring their South African ID or passport, any existing medical records relevant to the job, and the employer's referral letter specifying the type of medical required.
A standard pre-employment medical takes approximately 30–45 minutes. Medicals requiring additional tests such as audiometry, spirometry, or drug screening may take up to 60 minutes.
Yes. We manage the initial injury assessment, treatment, and all required COIDA documentation including the W.Cl.4 first medical report and subsequent progress reports.
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