Occupational Medicine

Work is an important part of life, and occupational medicine safeguards workers’ health. At MOD-DOC in Farr West, Utah, our team offer occupational medicine services like physical exams and holistic care to provide workers with a clean bill of health, treat injuries, and proactively address health problems. To learn more about how the MOD-DOC team can benefit your business, Call the office today or book an appointment online to learn more about how the MOD-DOC team can benefit your business.

What is occupational medicine?

Occupational medicine treats work-related illnesses and injuries. Also called “occupational health,” this area of medicine relies on practitioners who understand effective primary care and are familiar with the federal and state regulations that govern safe working practices.

Depending on your job, occupational medicine will need to adhere to guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Labor & Industries (L&I), or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

MOD-DOC helps employees perform their jobs and enables employers to keep businesses running safely and smoothly.

How can occupational medicine benefit me?

Whether you’re an employee or an employer, occupational medicine can benefit you by preventing accidents or helping you return to work faster. 

Prevention programs

MOD-DOC mitigates the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses by performing careful physical exams and proactively addressing health problems, taking a holistic approach to each person’s care.

They assess workers’ vital signs, vision and hearing capabilities, prescription and recreational drug use, and physical capability to perform their jobs without hurting themselves or others.

Comprehensive care

If an injury or exposure occurs, the team develops a personalized care plan and carefully monitors the patient’s progress. You can rely on MOD-DOC for speedier recoveries and sound medical and workplace safety advice.

What should I expect from an occupational medicine appointment?

While some people get nervous about an occupational health appointment, this is an excellent chance to protect your health and get support from skilled providers. The MOD-DOC team will review the reason for your referral and discuss your medical history and health and safety concerns.

Bring a list of medications you take and your prescription eyewear. Depending on what your employer needs, the team might check your mobility, collect a urine sample, treat an injury, or perform one or more tests, including:

• Respiratory health check
• Hearing or vision test
• Blood pressure check

Occupational medicine seeks to prevent accidents before they happen. The best way to do that is to address health concerns as soon as possible.

Whether you’re an employer wanting to protect your employees’ health and productivity or you’re a worker wishing to return to your job healthy and quickly, the MOD-DOC team can help. Learn more about the occupational medicine services available by calling the office today or booking an appointment online.