OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CARE IN TARTU
Three basic services of occupational health check
Nurse’s appointment
A nurse’s appointment involves the recording of your height, weight, waist measurement, blood pressure and BMI index (anthropometric data). We will talk about your lifestyle, quality of sleep and exercise level. An advance selection is made based on the data in your health declaration and you will also fill in a questionnaire on depression and stress, if necessary. Further testing/questionnaires are based on individual need.
Optometrist’s consultation
An optometrist’s consultation includes an eyesight test and measurement of visual acuity, assessment of the health status of eyes (including contrast sensitivity, colour perception and assessment of field of vision), testing of eye pressure and assignment of glasses as well as issue of a prescription, if necessary. Patients will receive thorough instructions on how to maintain their eye health during everyday work (exercises for eyes and instructions regarding work with monitors).
Occupational doctor consultation
We check the employee’s mobility and determine the cause of any abnormalities in mobility. We assess health disorders arising from the specific the nature of the work, go over problematic organ systems, map the skills/motivation to maintain work ability, provide instructions on the use of self-management techniques and maintaining/restoring work ability. We also determine any necessary analyses and involve specialists to further elaborate a diagnosis. The visit concludes with a decision by the occupational health doctor regarding their suitability for the position.
Additional occupational health services in Tartu: tests
Depending on the specific nature of the work, it is possible to choose additional services. Many health disorders remain unnoticed. A blood, urine or stool analysis will help detect changes in health or inflammation in the body. In cooperation with Synlab, we offer quick and convenient access to most analyses you may be required to take.
- Psychosocial risk assessment. In cooperation with Professor Mare Teichmann, we conduct a survey among your employees which will be used to assess psychosocial risks present in the working environment. After that, we prepare a comprehensive analysis of the company, highlighting the risks and correlations between them. This service also includes a presentation to the company’s board and recommendations for improving the psychosocial environment.
- Working environment risk assessment. A working environment risk assessment is the basis for occupational health inspections and a tool for occupational health doctors listing the hazards and risk levels associated with specific positions. We work with the top working environment specialists in Estonia to provide a comprehensive solution on occupational health.
- Company’s health view. If requested, we will prepare the company’s health view based on statistical data from medical examinations. Once a year, we put together a summary covering the previous calendar year, statistics on visits, recommendations by specialists and doctors and any observations made when working with your employees. We are able to prepare a thorough overview with commentary only if at least 20 people from your company have undergone a medical examination. This aims to ensure the anonymity and confidentiality of your employees.
Additional occupational health services in Tartu: tests
In the case of physically strenuous and health-harming work, additional examinations/tests should be considered. This gives the employer a better overview of the employee’s physical health and ability.
- Tone audiometry. Tone audiometry is a hearing assessment method. During the test, you will be asked to listen to sounds at various frequencies and of various intensity in order to detect the quietest audible sounds or hearing thresholds.
- ECG. Electrocardiography, or ECG, is a painless study that helps assess the regularity of the heart, blood supply disorders of the heart (myocardial ischaemia), history of myocardial infarction and congestion and enlargement of the heart chambers.
- Lung volume and airway resistance test. Spirometry is the measurement of lung volume and airway resistance during forced breathing. It is an examination of lung function that helps detect early signs of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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