Pre-employment and periodic coal mine medical assessments coordinated through Sonic HealthPlus clinics. Covers audiometry, spirometry, chest X-ray, and musculoskeletal screening. Same-week bookings available nationally.
Overview
Coal mine workers in Queensland and other Australian states are required to complete pre-employment medical assessments under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (QLD) and equivalent state legislation. These "coal board medicals" assess fitness for work in the mining environment, covering respiratory health, hearing, musculoskeletal function, and general fitness for the physical demands of coal operations.
Refchecks coordinates coal board medical bookings through Sonic HealthPlus — one of Australia's largest occupational health providers with clinics across all states. We handle the booking workflow on behalf of the employer: selecting the appropriate clinic, scheduling the candidate, and tracking completion. Refchecks does not perform the medical assessments — these are conducted by Sonic HealthPlus medical staff.
Standard components of a coal board medical include: audiometry (hearing test), spirometry (lung function), chest X-ray, musculoskeletal assessment, and a general health review. Results are provided by Sonic HealthPlus directly to the employer and candidate.
What's Included
Bookings are made through Sonic HealthPlus, a nationally accredited occupational health provider. Clinics are located in all major mining states.
Clinics available across QLD, NSW, WA, SA, VIC, NT, TAS, and ACT. Candidates can book at the most convenient location for their start location.
Refchecks checks real-time Sonic HealthPlus clinic availability and books the earliest suitable slot. Same-week bookings are often available for urgent starts.
Coordinates all standard coal board medical components: audiometry, spirometry, chest X-ray, musculoskeletal screening, and general health review.
Employers receive booking confirmation and can track appointment status through the Refchecks dashboard. Results are flagged upon receipt from Sonic HealthPlus.
Process
The employer selects coal board medical from the Refchecks dashboard, enters candidate details, and specifies preferred state and clinic.
Refchecks checks real-time Sonic HealthPlus availability for the selected location and books the earliest suitable appointment slot.
The candidate attends the Sonic HealthPlus clinic for the medical assessment. All components (audiometry, spirometry, chest X-ray, musculoskeletal) are completed in a single visit.
Sonic HealthPlus provides results to the employer and candidate. Refchecks flags the completed status on the employer dashboard.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
Same-week booking, results within 2-3 business days of appointment
Per medical
From $280
Clinic fees are charged at Sonic HealthPlus rates. Refchecks coordination is included in plan.
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