Occupational Health Tests – Chicago, IL
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In Chicago, IL, some employers may require their staff to get certain occupational health tests to ensure that they can safely perform their jobs. Workplace testing often includes employment physicals, antibody tests, biometrics, diagnostic blood tests, respiratory health tests, tuberculosis (TB) tests, vaccines, or vision and hearing tests.
Health Street provides occupational health testing for many industries during the application phase, when employees return to work after an extended absence, after workplace incidents occur, and as part of a routine screening process. Identify dangers that could affect the wellbeing of staff or customers, and reduce the risk of illness or disease by scheduling an occupational health test at one of our professional clinics.
Registering for occupational health testing in Chicago, IL is easy. Simply enter your ZIP code, choose a clinic, and register online. Occupational health tests can also be scheduled via phone by calling (312) 260-1147.
Occupational Health Testing in Chicago, IL
Antibody Tests
(starting at $149)
Determine if a person has immunity to a specific disease, such as hepatitis, varicella (Chickenpox), or MMR.
REGISTER FOR TESTBiometrics
(starting at $75)
Evaluate physical characteristics of a person and collect key measurements, such as blood pressure, weight, BMI, and more.
REGISTER FOR SCREENINGDiagnostic Blood Tests
(starting at $78)
Check for important health indicators in a person’s blood like sugar level, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function.
REGISTER FOR TESTEmployment Physicals
(starting at $125)
DOT and non-DOT physicals are available in Chicago to meet the needs of all industries.
REGISTER FOR PHYSICALRespiratory Health
(starting at $80)
Respiratory screenings can include respirator fit tests, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, and x-rays.
REGISTER FOR TESTTuberculosis (TB)
(starting at $125)
Diagnose tuberculosis infections using PPD skin tests, Oxford T-Spot tests, or chest x-rays.
REGISTER FOR TESTVaccines
(starting at $229)
Vaccines are available for varicella (Chickenpox), MMR, tetanus, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B.
REGISTER FOR VACCINEVision & Hearing
(starting at $75)
Ensure employees can safely perform their jobs with four different vision tests and audiometric testing.
REGISTER FOR TESTChicago Occupational Health Laws, Acts, and Legislation
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The (820 ILCS 219/)
Occupational Safety and Health Act protects the health and safety of workers in Chicago and the state of Illinois. The Act requires public employers to protect the lives, health, and safety of workers by providing them with a workplace free from known hazards. It also mandates that public employers inform their employees of workplace hazards, precautions, symptoms, and emergency procedures.
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According to
Section 696.140, healthcare workers and those in residential care settings that serve high-risk patients must undergo Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or
TB testing, within seven days of being employed. Employees (and inmates) in correctional facilities must undergo TB testing in accordance with CDC guidelines. Daycare workers and those in pre-school settings must also undergo TB testing within seven days of becoming employed. Workers at
high risk for TB should be screened for their own safety and to prevent outbreaks of this disease in the workplace.
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City of Chicago, IL employees must be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be employed. This includes the city of Chicago employees, contractors, and vendors in contact with, or working close to city employees. The city of Chicago requires the COVID-19 vaccination to protect the health of its employees.
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Chicago employers are required to follow
OSHA’s respiratory protection standard for all employees that wear respirators. The standard promotes the more effective use of respirators and improves employee health. Employers must adopt a program that clarifies specific procedures as to how respirators are selected, fitted, used, and maintained in the workplace. The Respiratory Protection Program is to be established whenever OSHA or the employer requires employees to wear a respirator.
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Although marijuana became legal in Illinois (
410 ILCS 705/), employers in Chicago and the state of Illinois can still drug test as a condition of employment. There are no laws stopping employers from drug testing in Illinois. Employers choosing to adopt a drug-free workplace must develop clear drug testing policies and ensure a copy of the policy gets to each employee. Drug testing of staff ensures Chicago workplace health and safety for the employer and the employees.
The information provided on this page is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be used in place of legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.
Local Information for Chicago Occupational Health Testing
Workplace occupational health services help keep the workplace—employers and employees included—healthy, safe, and in compliance with related laws. In Chicago, occupational health services help employers stay in compliance and are crucial to their protection, as well as the protection of their employees. Having a workplace occupational health program in place protects employees from on-the-job injuries by using pre-placement drug testing, physical exams, and other preventative measures, such as vaccinations or titer testing.
In 2009, Chicago and the state of Illinois adopted the Illinois State Plan, administered by the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the Illinois Department of Labor. Illinois OSHA enforces Chicago occupational health and safety, and covers all state and local government workers, but not federal workers, who are covered by federal OSHA laws. Illinois OSHA has adopted OSHA standards for general industries, shipyards, and construction. In addition, the Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program is available for private sectors and state and local government employers. The program reduces injuries, fatalities, and illness in the workplace.
Citations
menu_book“Illinois State Plan.” United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/il
menu_book“IL On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.” Illinois Department of Labor, https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/safety/Consultation/Pages/default.aspx
menu_book“(820 ILCS 219/) Occupational Safety and Health Act.” Illinois General Assembly, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3572&ChapterID=68
menu_book“Section 696.140 Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) and Active Tuberculosis (TB) Disease.” Illinois General Assembly, https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/077006960b01400r.html
menu_book“City of Chicago Employee Vaccination Policy.” City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html
menu_book“Who Should Be Tested.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/whobetested.htm
menu_book“Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respiratory Protection Standard.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/3384small-entity-for-respiratory-protection-standard-rev.pdf
menu_book“(410 ILCS 705/) Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.” Illinois General Assembly, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=3992&ChapterID=35
