Occupational Medicine

First Aid/CPR

Hudson Physicians partners with Medic First Aid to provide OSHA compliant First Aid training and CPR training. This service can be scheduled at our facility or at your worksite to provide employees with the skills they need to respond to emergencies.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

We offer a full service Drug and Alcohol Program that is compliant with DOT regulations, along with comprehensive Non-DOT testing programs for employers in other industrial occupations.

DOT

• Urine Drug Testing
• EBT (Evidential Breath Test) for Alcohol
• MRO (Medical Review Officer) Services
• Random pool/consortium program

Non-DOT

• Urine Drug Testing
• Hair Drug Testing
• EBT (Evidential Breath Test) for Alcohol
• Blood Alcohol

Audiometric/Hearing Conservation

Hudson Physicians Occupational Health Department offers baseline audiometric testing for Pre placement, along with a full hearing program for employers who are required by OHSA to be involved in a hearing conservation program. Our technicians are CAOCH certified and our calibrated equipment includes a sound booth and portable audio testing equipment.
Pre-placement Testing — it is a good idea to have a baseline hearing test done on employees who may be working in a noisy environment or for jobs that rely on specific hearing capabilities. Having a baseline test Before an employee starts, helps to determine if any later hearing Loss may have been caused by work exposure.
Annual Testing — OSHA noise standard number 29 CFR 1910.95 require companies to establish a hearing conservation program for employees with exposure over the PEL limits. Hudson Physicians can provide the required testing, supervision and follow up to meet these guidelines and help protect your employees hearing. We offer these services both at our facility or on-site.

Respirator Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing

Employers that allow or require their employees to wear a respirator, must have a respiratory protection policy that includes medical evaluations and fit testing. The Occupational Health department at Hudson Physicians offers both of these services in the following manner:

• Company provides us with a copy of their written respiratory protection policy.
• Employee completes an initial pulmonary function test and fills out an OSHA compliant respiratory questionnaire. If significant health issues are identified, an exam may be required.
• Our Occupational Medicine Physician will determine if the employee is medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• A fit test can then be done. We offer Fit testing if needed, both at our facility or on-site.
• Annual medical evaluations can be handled by supplying our department with completed OSHA compliant respiratory questionnaire.

For further detailed information regarding these services, please contact the Occupational Health department at Hudson Physicians (715) 531-6860.

Injury Care

Dr Sean Flood, Board Certified Occupational Medicine Physician, has over 25 years of experience in work injury care and case management.
The advantage to using a specialist in Occupational Medicine is clear and direct communication between the company, the physician, the injured worker, and the workers compensation insurer. Hudson Physicians Occupational Health department offers:

• Immediate return-to-work recommendations available for each visit
• Timely coordination, follow up, and partnership with appropriate providers and specialists when necessary to ensure workers receive comprehensive and efficient care.
• Site visits by Dr Flood to understand the work environment of your company and help with reducing workplace injuries.
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Physical Exams

Periodic/Hazardous Material Surviellence Exams

Some employees who have possible exposure to hazardous materials may need to be involved in a medical surviellence program.
Dr. Sean Flood is a board certified Occupational Medicine specialist and he and the Occupational Medicine staff have the knowledge and experience to help companies manage their surveillance programs and to help you with compliance to OSHA standards while also taking care of your employees health.

Physical Exams

DOT

We provide DOT Exams to drivers needing a Medical Examiners Certificate, and for other federal and state agencies that require examinations to perform their job duties. Our Occupational Health Department has the experience to make sure your employees meet the health guidelines that the DOT has established and to ensure your company is in compliance with these regulations.
Drivers that pass the exam will receive a Medical Examiners Certificate at the end of their visit. A copy of the certificate will be faxed or mailed to the employer within 24 hours of the exam.

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Maritime Administration (MARAD)
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
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Preplacement

Preplacement Preplacement exams are conducted to assist employers in determine the appropriate job fit for employees. They consist of a health history review, vision screening (distant, periphial and color), vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and physical exam. The employer will receive an examination report that consists of the Following catagores:

• Medically qualified — no restrictions
• Medically qualified with restrictions
• Medically recommend only after correction or control of condition or defect
• Recommendation is help pending further evaluation or records The report is called and mailed, or faxed to the employer within 24 hours
• The report is called and mailed or faxed to the employer within 24 hours