Bim Rutherford
October 9, 2026
Is your respiratory protection ready? Safe Work Australia‘s new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) will replace Workplace Exposure Standards (WES), with new and reduced limits for a range of airborne contaminants
Is your respiratory protection ready? Safe Work Australia‘s new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) will replace Workplace Exposure Standards (WES), with new and reduced limits for a range of airborne contaminants
National Safe Work Month 2026 | Workplace Safety In mining, transport, heavy industry and other safety-critical environments, recruitment and safety teams can sometimes find themselves pulling in different directions. Recruitment
Understanding Functional Capacity Assessments for Pre-Employment Medicals A pre-employment medical can provide important information about a candidate’s health and fitness for work. But what if you need to know something
The Challenge: Mobilising a Large Mining Workforce Under Tight Timeframes Large-scale mining projects don’t just require skilled workers. They require those workers to be medically cleared, compliant and ready to
Every week, our bookings team coordinates hundreds of pre-employment medical assessments for recruiters across Australia and New Zealand. Over the years, we’ve noticed that the smoothest, fastest bookings all have
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has released a new suite of national spirometry standards for Australian primary care settings. Published in 2026, the standards aim to
Safety Investment Case Study: Why Forward-Thinking Businesses Are Increasing Safety & Health Budgets for FY26/27 The New Financial Year Is More Than a Budget Exercise As organisations across Australia begin
Why Clinic Network Access Can Be the Difference Between a Fast Mobilisation and a Lost Candidate In today’s recruitment market, speed isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s often the deciding factor.
Faster Mobilisation, Reduced Delays, Better Compliance The Hidden Cost of Slow Mining Medicals In mining recruitment, every day matters. A delayed mining pre-employment medical can mean: Missed mobilisation windows Lost
When hiring, most HR teams focus on finding candidates with the right skills, experience and attitude. However, one critical factor is often overlooked — ensuring the candidate has the appropriate
The Challenge An Urgent Medical: Sometimes, everything comes down to timing – and this was one of those moments where there was absolutely no room for delays. At exactly 12:00pm
When it comes to mining in Queensland, compliance isn’t optional – it’s critical. One of the key requirements for workers entering or continuing in the industry is the MMQ (Mineral
And some of it would genuinely surprise people. Not because it’s dramatic – but because it’s the small things that impact outcomes. A candidate who nearly pulled out…because they didn’t
One thing we see all the time… A candidate does everything right. Attends their medical. Completes their appointments. Thinks they’re done. But behind the scenes — something small is missing.
Right now, every kilometre matters. Fuel Costs a Significant Burden For candidates travelling to medical appointments—especially in regional and metro areas—fuel costs and time on the road are becoming a
In mining, construction, logistics, and high-risk industries, pre-employment medicals are not just a formality — they are a critical step in getting workers safely and compliantly to site. But what
Chest Imaging is not just another step in the pre-employment medical process — it is one of the most critical tools for identifying early signs of mine dust lung disease
In today’s regulatory and safety-focused work environments, occupational health assessments and pre-employment medical assessments play a critical role in protecting both employees and employers. Ensuring these assessments are conducted by
Updated Guidance, HSR Responsibilities and the Role of Health Surveillance Asbestos remains one of the most serious occupational health hazards in Australia. While asbestos has been banned since 31 December
What is Fit Testing? Fit Testing is performed to check the seal around tight-fitting respirators to ensure you are receiving the masks full intended protection. Quantitative fit testing is
At Medicals Australia, we recognise the critical importance of safety within the rail industry. Our nationwide network of authorised medical clinics conduct all assessments efficiently and in full compliance with