Coal Board Medical Assessment

Our practice has been undertaking Coal Mine Worker Health Assessments (CMWHS) since 2013. Our practice has four RSHQ accredited EMO’s (Examining Medical Officer’s), Spirometry and drug & alcohol accredited nursing staff and an accredited AMA (Appointment Medical Advisor)- Dr Muhammad Zaman.

Coal Board Medicals are a mandatory medical examination for those who will be employed in the Coal Mining Industry. Coal Mine Worker (CMW) health assessments must be completed prior to start of onsite employment and periodically every 5 years.

Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) on the 1^st of April 2023 moved CMW Health Assessments from paper based to electronic based via ResHealth portals. It is the employer’s responsibility to initiate a Health Assessment to the candidate via their ResHealth portal prior to the candidates’ medical assessment appointment. Candidates are expected to complete their Workers section (section 2) in their ResHealth portal prior to their appointment.

Further information for employers and employees can be found via ResHealth’s website  https://www.rshq.qld.gov.au/reshealth/support-guides or by

Email: reshealth@rshq.qld.gov.au

Phone: (07) 3818 5420

What to expect at your medical appointment

• Medical History
• Cardiovascular examination
• Vision test (please bring any prescription glasses required)
• Urinalysis – some employers may request a Drug and Alcohol screening
• Respiratory examination
• Spirometry Testing
• Audiometry Testing
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Skin examination
• Chest Xray (ILO Standard) reported by Lungscreen Australia

Please allow 60-90 minutes for your Medical Assessment appointment at our clinic. If you require a Chest Xray this will be done at a nearby radiology clinic. Chest Xray appointments are walk in appointments.  

To arrange a medical assessment please contact our friendly staff on 07 49229166 or email us at medicals@imbinamc.com.au

Results of Health Assessments

Once the AMA has reviewed and finalised all components of your medical assessment your results will be sent as a Section 4 to your ResHealth Portal.

Costing of CMW Health Assessments

All coal mine worker health assessments and exit medical assessments (for eligible retiring workers) are to be paid by the employer as per Section 47 (3) of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulations 2001.

Please contact our reception staff for any medical pricing on 07 49229166 or medicals@imbinamc.com.au.