Workplace Eye Tests in QLD & NSW: An Employer's WHS Compliance Guide
Vision is a workplace safety issue. Whether your team is operating heavy machinery, driving, working at heights, or spending most of the day in front of a screen, undetected vision problems create real risk — and clear WHS obligations for employers.
This guide explains what's expected, what an on-site workplace eye test covers, and how mobile testing keeps your team productive.
What Australian WHS Law Expects
The model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations require employers to identify and manage hazards — including vision-related hazards. In practice that means:
State regulators (Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, SafeWork NSW) provide specific guidance for high-risk industries.
What a Workplace Eye Test Includes
A standard on-site workplace eye test covers:
For roles with specific visual standards (commercial drivers, rail, aviation, mining, electrical), we follow the relevant industry standard.
How On-Site Mobile Testing Works
Sending workers off-site for individual eye tests costs hours of lost productivity per worker. On-site mobile testing keeps people on the job:
1. We confirm the number of workers, the role types, and the preferred date.
2. We arrive at your site with portable diagnostic equipment and set up in a quiet meeting room.
3. Workers cycle through 15–20 minute appointments throughout the day, scheduled around shifts.
4. We invoice the employer directly — single invoice, single contact.
5. Reports are provided in a WHS-compatible format.
A typical day on-site can cover 20–25 workers.
What's Bulk-Billed and What's Not
Comprehensive examinations for eligible Medicare workers are bulk-billed. The employer is invoiced for:
We can quote per visit or set up an annual program for larger employers.
Industries We Visit
We provide on-site workplace eye tests across QLD and NSW for offices, manufacturing, transport, construction, mining support, healthcare, education, and government employers.
How to Book a Workplace Visit
Phone 0490 090 713 or email through the booking form. We'll discuss numbers, role types, and scheduling, and provide a fixed quote.
*Eye See You Optometry delivers on-site corporate workplace eye tests across QLD and NSW. AHPRA-registered, WHS-compatible, single invoice to employer.*