Screenings and Assessments Conducted by Occupational Health Nurses: 1. Pre-Employment Assessments: Occupational health nurses evaluate the health status and physical capabilities of job applicants to ensure they are fit for the specific job requirements. 2. Health and Medical History: Nurses gather information about an individual's medical history, including previous illnesses, surgeries, allergies, and chronic conditions, to assess their overall health status. 3. Physical Examinations: Occupational health nurses perform comprehensive physical examinations to assess an individual's general health, vital signs, and identify any potential health issues or physical limitations. 4. Hearing Tests: Nurses conduct hearing tests, such as audiometry, to assess an individual's hearing ability and detect any hearing impairments or occupational noise-induced hearing loss. 5. Vision Tests: Occupational health nurses perform vision screenings to assess visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and identify any potential vision problems that may affect job performance. 6. Respiratory Function Tests: Nurses conduct respiratory function tests, such as spirometry, to evaluate lung function and detect any respiratory disorders or occupational lung diseases. 7. Drug and Alcohol Testing: Occupational health nurses may administer drug and alcohol tests to ensure a safe and drug-free work environment, especially in safety-sensitive industries. 8. Ergonomic Assessments: Nurses evaluate workstations, equipment, and work processes to identify ergonomic hazards and provide recommendations to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve workplace safety. 9. Psychosocial Assessments: Occupational health nurses assess an individual's mental health, stress levels, and psychosocial factors that may impact their well-being and job performance. 10. Health Risk Assessments: Nurses conduct health risk assessments to identify potential health risks in the workplace and develop strategies to mitigate those risks, promoting a healthier work environment. 11. Health Promotion and Education: Occupational health nurses provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle practices to employees, aiming to prevent illness, reduce workplace injuries, and enhance overall well-being. 12. Case Management: Nurses may provide case management services, including monitoring and coordinating medical treatment plans, facilitating return-to-work programs, and managing workplace injuries or illnesses. 13. Workplace Hazard Assessments: Occupational health nurses assess workplace hazards, such as chemical exposures, noise levels, and physical hazards, to ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement appropriate control measures. 14. Infectious Disease Control: Nurses develop and implement infection control programs, conduct infectious disease screenings, and provide guidance on preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the workplace. 15. Health Surveillance: Occupational health nurses conduct ongoing health surveillance programs to monitor the health status of employees exposed to specific occupational hazards, ensuring early detection and intervention. 16. First Aid and Emergency Response: Nurses provide first aid training, emergency response planning, and may be involved in managing workplace emergencies or providing immediate medical care when needed. Please note that the specific screenings and assessments conducted by occupational health nurses may vary depending on the industry, workplace requirements, and local regulations.