DESCRIPTION OF MOBILE MEDICAL SERVICES provided by IPS including details of testing
procedures and reporting features.
I. All medical services will be performed on-site in mobile
Medical units at locations as designated by your company. Make-up tests for absent
employees will be rescheduled as necessary with no additional service charges.
A. Are performed at the rate of 20-25 tests
per hour (per mobile unit) (100/hr. with four mobile units)
II. Description of Medical Equipment:
A. EAR SCAN - CLINICAL MICROPROCESSOR PURE
TONE AUDIOMETER
B. ACOUSTIC SYSTEM RE131 - Audiometric Room.
C. BREON MODEL 2400 - positive displacement direct reading
Spirometer system.
III. Detailed description of medical tests and reports to be provided:
A. HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM:
1. Complies with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR
1910.95a & b.
a. Performed by I. P. S.
Certified Audiometric Technicians in sound-proof audiometric rooms using clinical
audiometers.
b. Individually
administered to assure personalized attention, maximal accuracy and minimal
"down-time". Using clinical audiometers, rather than self-recording instruments
such as those used for group testing, eliminates the need for "retests" due to
inaccuracies and discrepancies.
c. Hearing thresholds
tested - six frequencies: 1. 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz.
1.
Audiogram (contains 8 years of records per report form), uniquely designed to promote
employee self-enforcement of proper and effective hearing protection.
2. Employee analysis
reporting form.
3. Recommendations-
Audiograms which show abnormal hearing conditions or significant changes are personally
reviewed by our Audiologist
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B. RESPIRATORY PROGRAM:
a. Forced vital capacity
(FVC)
b. Forced expiratory volume
at one second (FEV1)
c. Comparative ratio
(FEV1/FVC x 100)
2. Records included: a. Pulmonary
function test record (contains 6 years of records per report form), uniquely designed to
promote employee self-enforcement of proper and effective respiratory protection.
3. Reports include:a. Actual findings
b. Analysis and comparative results + Recommendations.
C. COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL REPORTS:
1. Are comprised of a master employee list
containing present health status and comparison to previous years as well as additional
printouts highlighting employees that exhibit significant changes or abnormal health
conditions.
2. Are customized to include any additional
information or categories as desired.
3. Pre-existing data will be used for
comparative purposes at no additional charge.
4. Test records and computerized analyses are
returned approximately four weeks after completion of each testing session.
D. OPTIONAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM:
1. Video tape: "SOUND EFFECTS" -
Educational video specifically designed for easy layman comprehension. Covers noise and
its' affect on hearing, as well as terminology, importance of audiometric testing, and
types, use and care of hearing protection. (Running time 12 minutes.)
2. Educational Pamphlets: Are
specifically designed for quick and easy layman comprehension.
Audiometric: Discusses noise, terminology,
audiometric testing, types, use and care of hearing protection. Excellent supplement to
video, answering most frequently asked questions.
Pulmonary Function: Discusses air pollution, terminology,
lung function, spirometric testing, and additional information about respirators,
including use and types. Answers most frequently asked questions.
A. HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM:
1. Audiometric test individually administered using clinical
audiometers) with evaluation, comparison and written recommendation.
2. Management reports include computerized analysis, individual hard-copy
medical test records, and individual employee results form.
3. Pre-existing data will be used for comparative purposes at no additional
charge.
B. RESPIRATORY PROGRAM:
1. Pulmonary function test individually administered with
evaluation, comparison and written recommendation.
2. Management reports include computerized analysis, individual hard-copy
medical test records, and
individual employee results form.
3. Pre-existing data will be used for comparative purposes at no additional
charge.
C. EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAMS (OPTIONAL):
1. Video tape: "SOUND EFFECTS" - 12 minute
educational video. $89.95
2. Educational pamphlets - Audiometric or Pulmonary
function $0.30ea
3. Quiz and Certification of Training
Forms.
$7.95/50
3. Quiz & Certification of Training Forms:. Quickly and easily evaluates
employee knowledge and understanding of your Personal Protective Equipment programs.
Available in several different test formats.
E. CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT:
1. I.P.S. provides professional support and
consultation in the event of any litigation involving compensation for claims.
2. Support may include a. Testimony,
expert witness, or documentation of testing methods, certifications or results.
Hearing Tests: Audiometry is used to check how
effective your hearing conservation measures are. It is needed if employees are exposed to
high noise levels.
Screening audiometry is
compulsory for employees exposed to 85dB(A) (daily average exposure) and above. Typical
clients are in the metal stamping and fabrication industry, timber, plastics molding,
packaging, aero-space, Petroleum, textile, paper mills, printing, raw material and
construction industries. Audiometry is the control mechanism to check the effectiveness of
your hearing conservation programs. It is an early warning system, which enables the
employer to take steps to reduce future harm. Claims for noise-induced hearing loss are
still the most common occupational health (compensation) claim and audiometry will control
future claims by informing those at high risk to the benefits of wearing protective
devices.
Our IPS mobile hearing test Vans
are all equipped with soundproof booths and clinical audiometers. We can perform 2 hearing
tests every 5 minutes, or approximately 25 per hour.
Employees with noise-induced
hearing loss are identified, as are any changes which may have occurred since a previous
test. Non noise-induced hearing losses are also recorded. You receive the audiogram for
each employee, with the individual evaluation, as well as a complete management report.
Each employee receives a written explanation and protective recommendations.

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