Life Occupational Health is the country’s leading provider of contracted, on-site occupational and primary healthcare services to employer groups in commerce, industry, mining, parastatals and to government correctional services. They manage 289 customer owned clinics and provide healthcare services ranging from primary and occupational healthcare, to emergency medical services and hospitalisation, for 155 000 employees.

Life Occupational Health was the first occupational healthcare business in South Africa to have achieved ISO 9002 certification.

They specialise in the development, implementation and delivery of comprehensive occupational health strategies for clients. This service facilitates employer compliance with occupational health legislation and administrative requirements. It includes aspects such as occupational risk assessment, risk based medical surveillance, biological monitoring, the management of injuries on duty, absence management support, basic primary healthcare, and chronic disease management support. A flexible approach enables the structuring of tailor-made packages to suit the individual needs of employers.

Through the Life Solutions operation, they also offer a range of vitamin supplements to promote general wellness.

Life Occupational Health serves clients in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces, namely Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to assess their responsibility for the health and well-being of their workforce. Other special requirements included in legislation such as the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances (Reg. 1179 of 28 August 1995), the Mine Health and Safety Act of 1996, have placed the responsibility on employers to provide appropriate occupational health services to their employees.

Occupational health is becoming an increasingly complex field. In a dynamic environment where requirements for occupational health and safety at work are continually evolving, the need for specialist knowledge and understanding of policy, compliance requirements and strategy for effective implementation becomes critical.