After-hours and weekend pre-employment medicals in Perth

Comprehensive Pre-employment medicals

We provide a clear, compliant assessment of worker fitness before mobilisation. The evaluation includes:

• Medical questionnaire & doctor review

• Vital signs

• Vision, colour vision

• Hearing (audiometry)

• Spirometry (lung function)

• Musculoskeletal assessment

• Cardiovascular screen

• Drug & alcohol testing

• Functional Capacity Evaluation

• Fit/Restricted/Unfit certificate

Pre-employment Medicals - What to expect, and what to bring

A vast majority of companies use pre-employment medical screens as a standard requirement for many roles across Western Australia, particularly in mining, construction, transport, manufacturing, offshore oil and gas, and large infrastructure projects. These assessments ensure that workers can safely perform the physical and medical demands of the job

If you’re preparing for a new role, understanding what happens during a pre-employment medical — and how to prepare — will help you move through the process confidently and avoid unnecessary delays. HireHealth specialises in providing these medicals in Perth, including weekend and afterhours availability to support FIFO mobilisation and urgent onboarding

Why Pre-Employment Medicals Are Required in WA

Companies perform pre-employment medicals primarily to protect worker safety and reduce the risk of injuries. They also help employers meet legal and WorkSafe WA obligations. A pre-employment medical allows employers to understand a worker’s baseline health and identify any concerns that may need modification, restrictions, or follow-up.

Overall, PEMs support

• Safe placement into physically demanding roles

• Injury prevention and reduced compensation claims

• Compliance with WorkSafe WA and industry standards

• Clear baseline documentation for both worker and employer

How to Prepare for a Pre-Employment Medical

Good preparation can significantly improve the accuracy of your results and help you avoid delays.

Before your appointment

• Stay well hydrated

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours

• Limit caffeine and energy drinks

• Take your usual medications (unless advised otherwise)

• Sleep properly the night before

• Bring glasses or contact lenses if needed

• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for lifting or movement

• Bring photo ID and any relevant job paperwork
  

How Long Does a Pre-Employment Medical Take

Most assessments take around 30–90 minutes, depending on the job’s requirements. Roles that require additional testing — such as spirometry, audiometry, or FCA — may take longer. LastMinuteMedicals offers efficient scheduling, same-day results, and weekend availability to meet even tight mobilisation deadlines.

Our role in Supporting WA Workers and Employers

LastMinuteMedicals is built around the needs of WA’s industrial workforce. We provide:

• Weekend and afterhours pre-employment medicals

• Same-day reporting for urgent mobilisations

• All assessments in one location

• Clinicians experienced in mining, construction, and offshore standards

• Fast turnaround for drug and alcohol testing

• Clear communication for both workers and employers
  

Our goal is to help workers get site-ready and employers onboard new staff without delays.