Lung Function Testing
Occupational Health
Lung Function Testing
What is a Lung Function Test
Lung function testing is just that, checking the function of the lungs to make sure nothing at work has reduced their function. Lung function testing can also be known as spirometry or respiratory screening in themedical world. Under the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH), lung function health surveillance is required where employees are at risk of ill health from substances they inhale. Typically, this will include your work processes involving the use of respiratory sensitisers (nasties you breath in) or where there is potential for ill-health effects from the dusts, vapours and gases employees may inhale.
This video explains what a lung function test is, it gives a demonstration of how a lung function test is performed and some of the things that can affect the results of a lung function test.
How can Safewell help with Lung Function Testing
We can help you to manage your lung function testing requirements by completing lung function testing for your employees. These can be part of a health surveillance program or a standalone lung function test. It typically includes a questionnaire and a person breathing into a spirometer device.
Following the lung function test, the employee and the employer will be given a Fitness for Work Certificate stating the outcome as fit for work or fit for work with restrictions.
How can I arrange Lung Function Testing for myself or my Employees?
As with most of our services, these can be at your workplace, worksite or our offices in Royal Wootton Bassett near Swindon. If it’s only a handful of people or just you, then our office works well, otherwise, it makes sense to arrange at your workplace or chosen location.
Contact us now to arrange your lung function testing using one of the contact forms on this page or call the office on 01793 852951.
