Overview
Comprehensive Occupational Health Services
DA & CO offers Occupational Health Services focused on the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Our department is led by a qualified specialist and provides pre-employment health checks, annual health checks, and ergonomic assessments.
Our occupational safety and health management system services are designed to safeguard your workers' health and safety, reduce hazards, and ensure adherence to OSHA and other relevant regulations — helping businesses foster a culture of safety through specialized, customized solutions.
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Lung Function Tests
A series of tests measuring how well your lungs work, helping identify early signs of lung disease such as asthma or COPD, performed in line with occupational health policy.
Audiometry Testing
Measures hearing ability to identify potential hearing loss caused by workplace noise exposure, in accordance with UAE OHSMS national standards.
Dermatitis Management Programs
Focused on preventing and managing skin conditions like eczema or rashes that can develop due to workplace irritants.
Heat Management Programs
Strategies and solutions to protect employees working in hot environments, helping prevent heat stress and related illness.
Vision Testing
Crane operators and forklift drivers have their eyes tested twice a year; employees needing corrective glasses for safety are provided them.
Fitness & Health Surveillance
Annual fitness exams for rope-access personnel and specialized health checks for firefighters, including spirometry, X-rays, and blood tests.
Risk Awareness
Key Occupational Health Hazards
Workplace health hazards include heat, noise, dust, dangerous chemicals, dangerous machinery, and psychological stress. These factors can lead to occupational illnesses and worsen pre-existing medical conditions — workplace hierarchy, occupation, and working conditions all play a role.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Yard operations involving different kinds of machinery generate significant noise, putting employees at risk of long-term hearing loss.
Welding Fumes & Chemical Exposure
Employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and welding fumes during certain activities, with risks including:
- Lung conditions
- Contact dermatitis
- Chemical burns
Heat-Related Environmental Factors
Employees may be exposed to high temperatures during the summer months (June–September), which can lead to heat stress and related illness.
Trade-Specific Fitness & Health Risks
Certain trades carry elevated risk and require ongoing fitness and health monitoring, including:
- Workers operating heavy machinery
- Workers engaged in emergency readiness activities