Lung Function Tests (Spirometry):
Flex Health provide lung function (spirometry) tests for businesses across the UK, supported by our staff from our Hull and Sheffield clinics. Our service assesses staff under the control of substances hazardous regulations (COSHH).
What is Spirometry?
Spirometry assesses lung function with simple but important tests. Employees breathe into a spirometer that measures how much air they can forcefully exhale, the results are then compared to reference values for people in the same demographic. The aim is to measure how well employees can get air in and out of their lungs, determine their total lung size and evaluates oxygen exchange – a measure of how well oxygen moves from the lungs into the blood. Flex Health’s spirometry lung function tests are vital for businesses in a range of sectors.
Spirometry services we offer
Flex health lung function tests are available across the UK, with our experts travelling from our Hull and Sheffield clinics to your businesses premises. It’s a quick and completely painless procedure measuring lung capacity through a spirometer. If your team work in environments where there’s a risk of inhaling harmful substances, spirometry tests are required by law.
Key risks for your employees include substances such as chemicals, glues and resins, grain dust, wood dusts and working with laboratory animals. These can cause respiratory risks, requiring you to measure the lung health of your employees.
Our Approach to Spirometry Testing
The Flex Health philosophy is to provide elite-level occupational health services by combining clinical expertise with the very latest equipment and drawing on the newest research in all relevant fields. Our spirometry test service has been designed to meet the needs of business across the UK, but also to make your employees feel comfortable and safe. We’re more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the testing process or how to use the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of lung function tests for businesses?
Lung function tests help businesses monitor employees’ respiratory health, ensuring workplace safety and compliance with UK health regulations. They can detect early signs of lung conditions caused by workplace exposure, reducing absenteeism and long-term health risks.
What businesses need to carry out lung function tests on employees?
Businesses in industries with dust, chemicals, fumes or other respiratory hazards should conduct spirometry tests. This includes, but isn’t limited to, construction, manufacturing, engineering and healthcare. Regular testing helps protect employees and meet health and safety requirements.
What are the different types of lung function tests?
Common lung function tests include spirometry, peak flow measurement and oxygen transfer tests. Spirometry is the most widely used, measuring how well air moves in and out of the lungs. Other tests assess lung volume and oxygen exchange efficiency.
What is a spirometry test?
A spirometry test measures lung function by assessing how much air you can breathe in and out and how quickly. You simply exhale into a spirometer. The test helps diagnose and monitor conditions like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and workplace-related lung diseases.
How are lung function tests performed?
Lung function tests are simple, painless and non-invasive. In a spirometry test, you breathe into a device that measures lung capacity and airflow. The test is quick and provides immediate results for assessment.
