Occupational health problems occur at work as a result of the kind of work you do. These problems can include:

• Cuts, broken bones, or sprains and strains;
• Repetitive motion disorders;
• Hearing problems caused by exposure to loud noises;
• Vision problems;
• Illness resulting from inhalation, surface exposure, or ingestion of unsafe substances;
• Illness resulting from radiation;
• Exposure to germs in the work environment; and 

Good job safety and prevenative practices can reduce your risk of these problems. Part of keeping a company productive requires consideration to be given to the importance of staying fit, reducing stress, evaluating work areas, and using the proper equipment and gear. Immediate Care of the South is proud tro provide consultative services to business and industry in the area of managing a healthy work place. If you are interested in these services, please contact us. We also have strong working relationships with medical practices specializing in managed care of workers' compensation.

Immediate Care of the South is proud to provide urgent care services in the greater Mobile area to various local, regional, and national companies. We specialize in providing:

• First-line medical treatment for job-related injuries and illnesses, 
• Drug testing and screening for DOT and Non-DOT, and
• Pain management for our partnering occupational health providers when they are unavailable.

We have worked hard to maintain a level of dependability and trust among occupational health providers in Mobile. We view the opportunity to support managed care providers as a privilege in every regard. If you have been injured on the job, we recommend you take the following basic steps to ensure coverage and resolution of your injuries:

• Immediately notify your supervisor and/or company point of contact,
• Follow the procedure your company has in place for seeking treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses, and
• Seek treatment at an approved facility as recommended by your employer and/or workers' compensation carrier. 

If you are an employee, who has been injured or acquired an illness in the work place, please review the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Click Here