Safer Together Medicals (STM) – Australia
A Safer Together Medical (STM) is a standardised fitness-to-work assessment used across Australia’s mining, oil & gas, and construction industries to determine whether a worker is medically fit for safety-critical roles under the Safer Together Medical Assessment Guideline.
Djinda Health provides Safer Together Medicals Australia-wide, delivering consistent, compliant assessments aligned with industry requirements.
What is a Safer Together Medical (STM)?
A Safer Together Medical (STM) is a structured occupational health assessment designed to evaluate whether a worker can safely perform their role in high-risk environments.
These medicals follow the Safer Together Medical Assessment Guideline (MAG) and are widely used across:
Mining
Oil and gas
Construction
Energy sector projects
The goal is to ensure workers meet fitness-for-work standards while reducing duplication across employers and sites.
What Does an STM Medical Include?
An STM medical includes a medical history review, physical examination, and role-specific testing such as audiometry, spirometry, and drug and alcohol screening:
Medical history review
Physical examination
Cardiovascular assessment
Functional capacity evaluation
All assessments are conducted using calibrated equipment and standardised protocols.
How a Safer Together Medical Works
A Safer Together Medical (STM) follows a structured process to assess a worker’s fitness for duty.
Step 1: Booking
The assessment is scheduled based on employer or project requirements.
Step 2: Medical Assessment
A clinician reviews medical history and performs a physical examination.
Step 3: Functional Testing
Tests such as audiometry, spirometry, and drug and alcohol screening may be completed.
Step 4: Fit Slip Issued
A Fit Slip is issued confirming fitness for work status.
Who Needs a Safer Together Medical?
Safer Together Medicals (STM) are widely used across Australia’s mining, oil and gas, construction, and energy sectors.
STM medicals are required for workers performing safety-critical roles in high-risk industries.
STM medicals are commonly required for workers in:
Mining and resources projects
Oil and gas operations
Construction and infrastructure projects
Shutdown and maintenance roles
Safety-critical positions
Employers use STM medicals to confirm workers meet consistent medical standards across multiple sites.
What is a Safer Together Fit Slip?
A Safer Together Fit Slip is a document issued after an STM medical that confirms whether a worker is fit for duty, fit with restrictions, or unfit for work.
How the STM Fit Slip System Works
The Fit Slip is the standardised outcome of a Safer Together Medical used to confirm a worker’s fitness for duty.
It provides a clear summary of a worker’s fitness for duty, including:
Fit for work
Fit with restrictions
Temporarily unfit
Permanently unfit
The Fit Slip allows workers to move between participating employers and sites without repeating the same medical unnecessarily.
Why Use Safer Together Medicals?
Safer Together Medicals are used to standardise fitness-to-work assessments and improve safety outcomes across high-risk industries.
Safer Together Medicals are designed to:
Standardise medical assessments across industry
Reduce duplication of testing
Improve worker safety outcomes
Streamline onboarding processes
Support consistent decision-making
This framework improves efficiency for both employers and workers.
Safer Together Medical vs Pre-Employment Medical
A Safer Together Medical (STM) is a standardised assessment used across multiple employers and sites, while a pre-employment medical is typically specific to a single employer or role.
Safer Together Medicals Australia-Wide
Djinda Health provides Safer Together Medicals (STM) for businesses and individuals across Australia.
STM medicals can be arranged nationally through Djinda Health, with bookings coordinated via our Riverton clinic to meet employer, project, and site requirements.
Appointments can be arranged for:
- Individual workers requiring STM clearance
- Businesses with workforce medical requirements
- Pre-employment and ongoing compliance assessments
We support both individual bookings and company arrangements.
How to Book a Safer Together Medical
To book a Safer Together Medical:
Book online via our website using online portal or non-portal options
Arrange bulk bookings for your workforce
FAQs About Safer Together Medicals
What is a Safer Together medical?
A Safer Together Medical is a standardised fitness-for-work assessment used across high-risk industries in Australia.
How long does an STM medical take?
Most STM medicals take between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on the tests required.
What is a Fit Slip?
A Fit Slip is the official outcome document that confirms a worker’s fitness for duty after a Safer Together Medical.
How often do STM medicals need to be repeated?
The required frequency depends on the employer, role, and site requirements. Many STM medicals are repeated every one to three years.
Are STM medicals required for mining jobs?
Many mining, oil and gas, construction, and shutdown roles require STM medicals as part of onboarding or site access requirements.
Can STM medicals be used across different companies?
Yes, the Safer Together system is designed to reduce duplication between participating employers and sites.