Occupational Health & Fitness-to-Work Medicals in Trichardt

Situated in the heart of the Govan Mbeki industrial, petrochemical, mining, and logistics corridor, businesses in Trichardt, Secunda, Evander, Kinross, and Kriel require reliable, turnaround-focused occupational medical assessments. At Terranova Medics, Dr C. Mbowane provides comprehensive medical examinations and Fitness-to-Work certifications that help employers and contractors meet workplace health and safety standards.

Whether you are an individual technician or driver needing a single medical certificate, or an HR manager coordinating medicals for an entire contracting team, our ground-floor Windmill Centre clinic offers streamlined scheduling and thorough clinical evaluation.

• Pre-employment baseline medical examinations for new hires and contractors
• Periodic (annual) medical surveillance and exit medical assessments
• Fitness-to-Work certificates for industrial sites, construction, and engineering contractors
• Public Driving Permit (PDP) medical certificates for commercial and heavy-vehicle drivers

Every occupational medical assessment at Terranova Medics begins with a structured occupational and medical history questionnaire, reviewing previous workplace exposures, chronic conditions, and current medications. We then conduct baseline biometric measurements including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI, visual acuity and colour vision testing, and point-of-care urine dipstick and blood glucose screening.

Dr Mbowane performs a systemic physical examination covering cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal fitness relative to the specific physical demands of the employee's role.

• Detailed occupational history and chronic illness screening
• Blood pressure, blood glucose, urine dipstick, BMI, and vision screening
• Cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal physical examination by Dr C. Mbowane

One of the most common reasons contractors or drivers face delays in obtaining Fitness-to-Work clearance is uncontrolled hypertension or elevated blood glucose detected on the day of screening. Because Terranova Medics is a full-scope medical practice, we do not simply turn workers away—we immediately initiate clinical management, stabilise blood pressure or glycaemic control, and conduct the required follow-up review so the employee can return to work safely.

This integrated primary and occupational care model reduces downtime for both employees and employers.

• Immediate medical management if high blood pressure or diabetes is detected during screening
• Clear clinical documentation for site safety officers and occupational health records
• Fast turnaround on Fitness-to-Work certificates once clinical criteria are met

Healthy employees experience lower absenteeism, higher productivity, and fewer workplace incidents. Terranova Medics partners with local companies in Trichardt and Secunda to deliver structured Employee Wellness Programmes, including preventative cardiovascular and metabolic screenings, executive health checks, and chronic disease education.

Contact our practice on 017 518 0169 or email info@terranovamedics.co.za to arrange group bookings or corporate billing accounts.

• Group booking slots for contracting teams and SMEs in Govan Mbeki
• Preventative employee wellness screenings (BP, glucose, cholesterol, BMI)
• Convenient location next to Total Garage, Windmill Centre, Trichardt