Pre-Placement Questionnaires

Audiometry is a test that checks a person’s hearing ability. It’s necessary for workers who are regularly exposed to high noise levels in the workplace. The test usually takes around 15-20 minutes and involves the person wearing headphones and responding to various tones and frequencies. Roles that commonly require this assessment include construction workers, factory employees, and musicians. A construction worker, for example, would have an audiometry test to monitor for any hearing loss resulting from prolonged exposure to loud machinery like drills or jackhammers.

A spirometry test measures how much air a person can inhale and exhale, and how quickly they can exhale. This medical is crucial for employees exposed to airborne hazards like dusts (e.g., flour, wood), fumes (e.g., from welding), and other respiratory irritants. It typically takes about 15-20 minutes. Jobs that often require this test include bakers, carpenters, welders, and stonemasons. For instance, a baker would need a spirometry test to check for signs of occupational asthma caused by exposure to flour dust.

A HAVS assessment evaluates a worker’s hands and arms for signs of damage caused by vibrating tools. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and blanching of the fingers. This medical examination is for employees who frequently use vibrating hand-held tools such as drills, chainsaws, or jackhammers. The assessment can take up to 30 minutes, and typically involves a questionnaire and a physical examination to check for vascular and neurological symptoms. An example would be a groundskeeper who regularly uses a hedge trimmer and needs a HAVS assessment to ensure they haven’t developed any symptoms from the tool’s vibration.