Occupational Health Medicine in New Jersey

Our facilities feature OSHA-compliant hearing test booths and certified audiometric equipment. Administered by trained staff, our hearing tests measure hearing loss by evaluating Standard Threshold Shifts (STS) across a full range of frequencies (500Hz to 6KHz). A medical practitioner interprets the results, which are then added to the patient's occupational medical record to track hearing health and ensure workplace safety compliance. Learn more here.

Testing includes lab work, vaccinations and post-exposure prophylaxis.

Our trained clinical staff performs urine drug screening in full compliance with the Department of Transportation's (DOT) rule, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 40. Every result is reviewed by our physicians, who are certified Medical Review Officers (MRO) and highly experienced in accurate, defensible interpretation, giving you results you can rely on and documentation that stands up. Learn more.

OSHA requires the hazardous materials (HAZMAT) examination for employees who may be exposed to chemicals and substances known to cause health problems. Completed annually, this exam identifies any change in an employee's health that could signal dangerous exposure. Our board-certified physicians conduct a thorough review of medical and work history, job description, and exposure level, with particular attention to prior exposures, and can perform a physical examination, EKG, and additional testing as needed. Learn more.

We offer the hazardous waste and emergency response (HAZWOPER) examination required for employees who:

• Have been exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards above the permissible exposure levels (PELS) as per OSHA guidelines
• Wear a respirator for 30 days or more per year and become sick from possible overexposure
• Work on a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team

Our pre-employment physical examinations screen prospective employees for conditions that could interfere with the safe performance of essential job functions. Each exam can be modified based on the job description and any findings uncovered during the process.

Standard examinations include:

• Medical history review
• Comprehensive head-to-toe assessment
• Snellen vision test
• Ishihara color vision test, if indicated

Examinations mandated by a regulatory agency are performed to that agency's standards, including:

• CDL medical examination as promulgated by the Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Respirator clearance examination per OSHA/PEOSHA guidelines

Occupational Health Services are proactive medical services designed to keep your workforce healthy, safe, and productive. Unlike workers' compensation, which treats injuries after they happen, occupational health focuses on prevention, compliance, and ensuring employees are medically fit for their job duties. This includes services like pre-employment physicals, regulatory exams, and drug and alcohol testing.

We offer a variety of pre-employment and post-offer services to ensure a candidate is physically capable of performing the essential functions of a job. These include:

• Post-Offer Physicals: A baseline health assessment after a job offer is made.
• Fit-for-Duty Evaluations: A more specific assessment to determine if an employee can safely perform their job tasks.
• Return-to-Work Evaluations: An exam to clear an employee to safely return to their duties after an illness or non-work-related injury.

Hackensack Meridian Works provides a customizable, all-in-one occupational health program to foster a safe and healthy work environment. Their services include:

• Workplace Health and Safety: They offer a variety of screenings, such as drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physicals, and DOT physicals, to ensure a healthy workforce. They also conduct ergonomic evaluations to prevent workplace injuries.
• Workers' Compensation and Injury Care: They provide prompt evaluation and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. This includes dedicated case management, physical and occupational therapy, and a structured return-to-work program.
• Regulatory Compliance: They are experienced in performing regulatory and compliance examinations required by agencies like OSHA and the Department of Transportation (DOT). This includes services like audiology testing and breath alcohol testing.
• Pre-employment and Other Screenings: They offer post-offer physicals, fit-for-duty evaluations, and return-to-work evaluations to ensure employees are physically capable of performing their jobs. They also provide vaccinations and medical surveillance.

Hackensack Meridian Works has also partnered with Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care to provide after-hours and weekend walk-in services for workers' compensation clinical care.

Yes, the testing services at Hackensack Meridian Works are compliant with regulations from agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Their team is proficient in these agencies' requirements to help keep your business compliant. Here are some specific examples of their compliant services:

• DOT Compliance: Hackensack Meridian Works performs DOT medical certification exams to ensure drivers meet all federal health and safety standards. Their staff is trained in compliance with DOT 49 CFR Part 40 for drug and alcohol screenings.
• OSHA Compliance: They offer a range of services that adhere to OSHA standards, including:
• Medical Surveillance: Programs to monitor employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances, as regulated by OSHA.
• Audiology: Their hearing test booths and equipment meet OSHA/PEOSHA standards.
• Respirator Clearance: They conduct respirator clearance examinations and medical questionnaires according to OSHA/PEOSHA guidelines.
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Exams: These are performed annually as required by OSHA for employees with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Hackensack Meridian Works ensures accurate, reliable drug and breath alcohol testing through certified staff, strict regulatory compliance, and a multi-step verification process.

Key measures include:

• Certified Personnel: They use certified Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs) and Medical Review Officers (MROs) who are experts in testing procedures and result interpretation.
• Regulatory Adherence: All testing strictly follows federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49 CFR Part 40).
• Confirmation Testing: Initial positive drug screens are sent to a certified lab for a second, more precise confirmation test.
• Medical Review: A certified physician (MRO) reviews all confirmed positive drug tests to rule out legitimate medical explanations, such as valid prescriptions, before reporting a final result.

Yes, Hackensack Meridian Works provides physical exams tailored to specific, physically demanding jobs.

They collaborate with employers to create customized exams that match a role's physical requirements. Key services include:

• Position-Specific Exams: For roles like firefighters, police officers, and other physically demanding jobs.
• Post-Offer Physical Examinations (POPEs): These assess a candidate's ability to perform essential job functions, such as lifting, pushing, and pulling, based on the job description.
• Fit-for-Duty Evaluations: These determine if a current employee can safely continue to perform their job tasks.

This tailored approach ensures that employees are physically capable of safely handling the demands of their specific job.

Hackensack Meridian Works offers two primary options for tuberculosis (TB) screening:

• Tuberculin Skin Test (TST/PPD): A two-visit skin test that involves an injection and a reading 48-72 hours later.
• QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT): A single-visit blood test that provides highly specific results.

A follow-up chest X-ray is required for positive results from either test.