WorkAble Occupational Health

20/10/2026

Shoutout to all the fantastic businesses and employers who use our service for your worker health checks! 🙌

Being a locally owned and operated provider means we understand our regional workforce and can deliver fast, reliable, and personal care to your teams.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership!

22/09/2026

Spring into clearer hearing this October! 🌸

To celebrate the warmer weather, our Hawke’s Bay clinic is offering $50 ear micro-suction appointments every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday throughout October.

Give your ears the fresh start they deserve!

📞 Call: 06 863 3427

🌐 Book online: www.beworkable.co.nz

WorkAble works with you to monitor the health and well-being of your employees. We provide specialist occupational health services for businesses locally servicing both the Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay areas.

08/09/2026

You have to check out the Chopper and Frank books if you haven't already! They are a huge hit with kids, and buying them directly supports the Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust and their life-saving work in our region. We encourage other local businesses to join in and support this wonderful cause.

A huge thank you to Tessa at WorkAble who has kindly committed to buying books every month in the lead up to Christmas to donate to the community! Thank you Tessa!!

06/09/2026

Spring Safety & Occupational Health

The weather is finally warming up, and while sunshine makes the workday a lot brighter, rising temperatures bring unique health and safety challenges for outdoor and active workers. Spring is the ideal time to refresh our safety habits before the intense heat of summer hits.

Key Spring Hazards to Watch For

Hydration Needs: Warmer air sneaks up on you. Keep fresh drinking water close and sip regularly before you feel thirsty.

UV Exposure: Spring sun can be surprisingly strong. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and wear UV-rated protective gear, even on cooler, partly cloudy days.

Seasonal Allergies: Pollen can impact focus and breathing. Ensure PPE includes appropriate dust or particle masks when working in high-pollen environments.

Fatigue & Acclimatisation: Your body takes time to adjust to sudden temperature shifts. Pace strenuous physical tasks and take advantage of shaded break areas.

Let’s look out for one another and keep our teams safe, healthy, and energised as we transition into the new season. What steps is your workplace taking to prepare for warmer weather?

25/08/2026

Hiring for physically demanding roles? Make sure your prospective workers are fit for duty before issuing that contract.

Our Pre-Employment Medicals give you clear, actionable insights into a candidate’s health. By adding our Functional Capacity Assessment to your process, you can test specific physical capabilities to match the actual demands of the job.

🔗 Get in touch with our team today to streamline your onboarding risk management.

https://beworkable.com/pre-employment-medicals/

Pre-employment medicals - make sure that your candidate is fit to do the job. Exit medicals - are your employees are leaving your business in good health?

18/08/2026

Booking an occupational health assessment shouldn't take three emails and two missed calls.

If you need to arrange a pre-employment medical, drug test, or health monitoring assessment for your team, you can now book it directly through our website—day or night.

Select your location, pick a time that works, and it's locked in:

Hawke’s Bay Clinic

Gisborne Clinic

Fast confirmation, zero phone tag, and one less admin task on your to-do list.

👉 Book your appointment here: www.beworkable.co.nz

WorkAble look after your team. Pre Employment checks, ongoing health monitoring, we track and measure the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees

11/08/2026

One provider, a full range of services.

✔️Pre-employment Medicals
✔️Annual Health Monitoring
✔️Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing
✔️Driver Licence Medicals
✔️Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing
✔️First Aid Courses
✔️WorkStation Assessments
✔️Noise Surveys
✔️Workplace Vaccinations
✔️Toolbox Education Sessions

Partner with us to keep your team safe and your business protected.

www.beworkable.co.nz

WorkAble look after your team. Pre Employment checks, ongoing health monitoring, we track and measure the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees

28/07/2026

Can your team hear you loud and clear?

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common workplace health risks, but it is entirely preventable! Regular workplace audiometric testing helps catch early signs of hearing damage before it impacts your workers' everyday lives—and keeps your business compliant with health and safety regulations.

At WorkAble Occupational Health, our mobile clinic brings hearing screenings directly to your workplace across Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and the Bay of Plenty.

🎧 Why schedule hearing tests with WorkAble?

Mobile Convenience: Our Occupational Health nurses can come straight to your site, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.

Expert Guidance: Detailed baseline and annual monitoring conducted by Registered occupational health nurses.

Actionable Insights: Immediate feedback and practical advice on proper hearing protection (PPE) usage for your team.

Protect your workforce's hearing health without leaving the yard.

📩 Send us a message today or visit beworkable.com to book your mobile health visit!

27/07/2026

Another team introduction! ☀️

Meet Sarah, one of our superstar Certified Drug Testers here at WorkAble.

Sarah is an absolute early bird—she has no problem kicking off her day as early as 4:30 AM to ensure she is onsite and ready at a time that works best for our clients. Since joining the WorkAble family earlier this year, her dedication and positive energy have made her an incredible asset to our team.

When she's not on-site, Sarah keeps busy juggling a love for various sports, soaking up the Gisborne sun, and being a proud mum to her two sons.

We are so lucky to have you on our team Sarah!

01/07/2026

Who are the people behind WorkAble Occupational Health?

Over the next few weeks, we’re excited to introduce you to the team that makes WorkAble what it is. To start, here’s a little about me — Tessa Allan, Director and Founder of WorkAble.

I started WorkAble in 2019 after seeing a real need in the Gisborne region for practical, people‑focused workplace health services. What began as just me has grown into a team of 12 amazing clinicians and support staff across the North Island.

This year has been a big milestone for us — after expanding into Hawkes Bay last year, we now have certified drug testers in Waikato, Rotorua, Manawatū and Wellington, allowing us to support even more workplaces with fast, reliable onsite testing.

On a personal note, I’m married to Kurt, and we have three kids — Charlie, Oscar and Daisy. They’re a huge part of why I’m passionate about building safer, healthier workplaces for our communities. I’m incredibly proud of how far WorkAble has come and the team behind it.

I can’t wait to introduce you to the rest of the crew over the coming weeks.