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The acquisition means we can deliver more value to our clients who will benefit from a wider range of services and locations.

From 1 May 2023, MSG Health will be known as Safework Health and the business will be located at Unit 6 / 2 Graham Street, Adelaide Airport.

MSG Health brings to Safework Health over 15 years of experience providing occupational medicine services, pre-employment medical tests, drug and alcohol testing services, work injury management and employee risk assessments.

Currently servicing some of Australia and Adelaide’s largest recruitment agencies along with private mining and resource companies, the staff at MSG Health have an excellent understanding of how important the successful delivery of these services is to our clients.

The team recognise it is crucial for employers to have their potential and existing employees’ capacity and fitness assessed for their proposed job role or ongoing roles with their employer. This includes comprehensive feedback and a fast turnaround.

From 1 May 2023, we will be located at Unit 6 / 2 Graham Street, Adelaide Airport SA 5950.

To book an appointment or for more information, please call us on 08 8355 9400 or email us at [email protected]

Mal was born and raised in a little place called Carbunup River in the south-west corner of WA. As the son of a wharfie and farmer there was great consternation when he decided to stay at school and complete year 12 and even greater concern when he announced he wanted to go to university. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked in a variety of roles for pathology companies including a 6-year run as the NSW manager for Healthscope Pathology.

In early 2012 Mal, with the help and support of his wife Belinda Carlisle, set up Safework Health. The rationale was relatively simple, in that we believed that we could provide a more seamless and easier experience for our customers by being a laboratory that focussed exclusively on workplace drug and alcohol testing.

As the co-founder and Managing Director, Mal and Belinda commenced at a single location at Welshpool in WA with six staff. Since then, the company has grown to seven locations across Australia and more than 200 staff. Safework Health now works with some of Australia’s largest and most respected organisations and is an industry leader in the provision of occupational health services.

When time permits, Mal enjoys chasing a little white ball around and intermittently hitting a shot in the intended direction of the hole as well as spending as much time as he can with his two boys and Belinda.

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We offer our clients exceptional sales, operational, scientific, and technical support across our areas of expertise. As a vertically integrated provider, Safework Laboratories offers a seamless all-in-one drug and alcohol testing solution, which will continue under our Safework Health brand.

In the last 12 months, we have grown our portfolio from workplace drug and alcohol testing services to include pre-employment medical services. With sites in Darwin, Perth, and Adelaide, 2023 will see an expansion of pre-employment medical services nationally.

We will also introduce NATA-accredited biological health surveillance testing for metals and solvents this year, further assisting our clients to keep their workers safe from harm.

Our new trading name, Safework Health, more accurately reflects the range of health and safety services we now provide. Our legal company name and ABN have not changed; however, you will see our new name, website, and updated logo replacing the Safework Laboratories brand. Our excellent customer service and operational delivery will continue.

Our goal remains the same; Safework Health aims to provide quality health and safety workplace services, assisting our clients in maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive workforce.

When asked about the change and Safework Health’s future, Mal Beacham, Managing Director, commented, “Since our inception in 2012, Safework Laboratories has innovated, evolved and listened. Our clients’ ongoing support and the efforts of our staff remain our two greatest assets, and we will never take our clients’ support for granted. We will continue to listen and work with our clients in a collaborative partnership to provide exceptional occupational health services. Thank you for contributing to our journey since 2012, and best wishes for 2023.”

I commenced my career undertaking research and development in the field of gas and water purification in the power industry, supported by testing conducted in the analytical laboratory. This allowed for exposure to ISO standards for quality management systems and technical competence.

After nearly a decade in the research field, I joined the national accreditation body in South Africa, where I gained knowledge in the application of ISO standards to chemical, veterinary, forensic and human pathology testing, as well as international regulations for pre-clinical studies and the conduct of clinical trials involving human participants.

After a period working at the Australian national accreditation body, I ventured back into private industry in the capacity of Quality and Risk Manager at large private pathology companies.

In a nutshell, the role ensures regulatory compliance with international accreditation and industry best-practice standards for the testing conducted in our facilities and laboratories, working in close conjunction with senior management, clinical, scientific personnel and collection personnel.

The function of my role varies daily and includes representing the company at external audits, internal audits on our workflow processes and testing procedures, continually reviewing processes for improvement opportunities, staying abreast of changes in accreditation and industry standards and opportunities for professional development.

Most importantly, I enjoy the people I get to interact with; some are starting out in their careers, while many others are recognised as industry leaders in their fields or speciality.

The importance of the requirement for testing to support industry safety standards and workplace safety, as well as the ever-changing landscape as new classes of illegal substances emerge.

My interests are varied, but could briefly be summarised as sunshine and outdoors, the ocean or countryside, dogs, walking, cycling, reading, music, and watching documentaries with a special interest in current world affairs and history.

Spend some time on the bench as a scientist or analyst, and never miss an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge prior to moving into a quality management role.  A Quality Manager requires strong interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving ability, persistence and creativity, the ability to influence others, a strategic approach to work and a strong ability to facilitate change.

Learn more about our Team and our NATA Accredited Laboratories and Accredited Collection and Drug Testing services.