All employees and contractors that are working on a coal mine site in Queensland or NSW are required to undergo a Coal Mine Workers Medical Assessment. This assessment is conducted before employment and periodically during employment.

The medical assessment consists of four different sections and involves a review of medical history as well as a physical assessment. During the physical assessment, a range of tests will be completed which can include:

• Height, weight, body mass index
• Vision Tests
• Audiometry
• Chest x-ray
• Abdominal assessment
• Cardiovascular assessment
• Urinalysis
• Spirometry
• Musculoskeletal assessment
• Respirator fit test