{"id":7749,"date":"2025-08-28T12:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/?p=7749"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:24:31","slug":"pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Ensuring employee health and safety is a critical responsibility for every employer. <a href=\"https:\/\/labour.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/osh_gazette.pdf\">The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020,<\/a> introduced by the Government of India, emphasizes preventive healthcare measures in workplaces, especially in industries where employees are exposed to respiratory hazards. Among the key health assessments required under this code is the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At VMEDO, we specialize in providing end-to-end occupational health services, including PFT for employees, enabling organizations to stay compliant while safeguarding workforce health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"Tel: 7406000534\">CALL NOW!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The Importance of PFTs under OSHWC 2020<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/indias-oshwc-2020-everything-you-need-to-know-2\/\">The OSHWC Code 2020<\/a> integrates multiple labor and safety laws, ensuring that organizations prioritize employee well-being. For industries with dust, fumes, chemicals, or confined working conditions, respiratory health risks are significant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary Function Tests serve as a crucial diagnostic and preventive tool, helping:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detect early signs of respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, silicosis, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor lung health in employees exposed to hazardous environments.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent long-term occupational diseases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain compliance with OSHWC 2020 and avoid regulatory penalties.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Pulmonary Function Test is a non-invasive test that measures how well the lungs are working. It evaluates:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Lung volume<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the total amount of air the lungs can hold.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Lung capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 how much air a person can inhale or exhale.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Airflow rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 how quickly air moves in and out of the lungs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Gas exchange efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 how effectively oxygen enters and carbon dioxide leaves the blood.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests are particularly useful for identifying both occupational lung diseases and pre-existing conditions that may worsen in hazardous work environments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Key PFTs Required for Employees<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per OSHWC 2020 guidelines, industries dealing with respiratory hazards must conduct periodic health check-ups, including PFTs. The commonly recommended types include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Spirometry<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures airflow and lung capacity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detects conditions like asthma, COPD, and lung obstruction.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Lung Volume Test<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluates the total amount of air lungs can hold.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps detect restrictive lung diseases.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Diffusion Capacity Test (DLCO)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assesses gas exchange in the lungs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important for workers exposed to chemicals or dust.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures how quickly a person can exhale.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful for asthma monitoring in high-risk workers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Industry-Specific PFT Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PFTs are not just generic tests; they vary depending on the industry risk exposure. OSHWC 2020 makes it clear that industries with respiratory hazards must conduct these regularly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Mining and Quarrying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Exposure to silica dust requires frequent PFTs to detect silicosis.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Construction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Workers inhaling cement and dust need lung monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Chemical and Paint Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Fumes and solvents make PFT essential.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Textiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Dust and fiber exposure require lung function screening.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Welding and Metal Works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Exposure to fumes and gases necessitates routine lung tests.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By tailoring PFT programs to industry needs, employers can ensure both compliance and better health outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Benefits of Conducting PFTs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>For Employers:<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with OSHWC 2020 and reduced risk of penalties.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved employee productivity by preventing long-term illnesses.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower absenteeism and healthcare costs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger reputation as a responsible and safe employer.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>For Employees:<\/b><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early detection of respiratory issues.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence that workplace health is a priority.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved quality of life and work performance.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The OSHWC 2020 emphasizes preventive health check-ups rather than reactive care. Conducting PFTs regularly ensures that employees\u2019 lung health is tracked over time, reducing the risk of sudden complications. It also allows companies to modify work environments based on results, such as improving ventilation or providing advanced protective gear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How Often Should PFTs Be Done?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the frequency depends on the nature of the industry and the level of exposure, general guidelines include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Pre-employment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To establish baseline lung health.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Annual health check-up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For workers in high-risk industries.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Bi-annual or more frequent testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For employees with pre-existing respiratory conditions or those in extremely hazardous roles.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How VMEDO Supports Organizations<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At VMEDO, we help companies across India meet their OSHWC 2020 compliance requirements by providing:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>On-site PFT testing camps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with certified technicians.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Tie-ups with NABL-accredited labs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for accurate results.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Custom health packages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on industry-specific risks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Digital health records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for easy compliance tracking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Expert consultations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with occupational health doctors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our hassle-free process ensures that employers can focus on their core operations while we manage employee health assessments efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"Tel: 7406000534\">CALL NOW!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>FAQs on PFT for Employees under OSHWC 2020<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><b> Is PFT mandatory under OSHWC 2020? <\/b><b><\/b>Yes, for industries with exposure to respiratory hazards, PFT is a key requirement for compliance.<\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><b>. Who should undergo PFT in an organization?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All employees exposed to dust, chemicals, fumes, or other lung irritants. Pre-employment and periodic testing are recommended.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><b>How long does a PFT take?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typically, 15\u201330 minutes per employee.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><b>Can PFT detect early-stage occupational lung diseases?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, it can identify early changes in lung function, enabling preventive action.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><b>\u00a0How does VMEDO help with compliance?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VMEDO provides end-to-end testing, documentation, and compliance support, ensuring companies meet all OSHWC 2020 mandates.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is more than a compliance requirement\u2014it is a preventive health measure that protects employees from serious respiratory diseases. By implementing regular PFTs as mandated under OSHWC 2020, organizations not only avoid legal risks but also demonstrate genuine care for their workforce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VMEDO is your trusted partner in ensuring workplace health and safety through reliable, cost-effective, and compliant occupational health services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensuring employee health and safety is a critical responsibility for every employer. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, introduced by the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,573,12,15,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-services","category-health-care","category-information","category-public-health","category-well-being"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"VMEDO Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1280\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"VMEDO\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"VMEDO\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"VMEDO\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1466dd2bbe875a0144cd54a15b3cd817\"},\"headline\":\"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\"},\"wordCount\":850,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Corporate services\",\"health care\",\"Information\",\"Public Health\",\"Well Being\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\",\"name\":\"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00\",\"description\":\"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1280,\"caption\":\"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"VMEDO Blog\",\"description\":\"Find nearby ambulance, hospitals, blood and more during emergency\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"VMEDO Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VMEDO-Blogs.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VMEDO-Blogs.png\",\"width\":436,\"height\":78,\"caption\":\"VMEDO Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1466dd2bbe875a0144cd54a15b3cd817\",\"name\":\"VMEDO\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"VMEDO\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/author\/vmedo\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534","description":"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534","og_description":"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.","og_url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","og_site_name":"VMEDO Blog","article_published_time":"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1280,"url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"VMEDO","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"VMEDO","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/"},"author":{"name":"VMEDO","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1466dd2bbe875a0144cd54a15b3cd817"},"headline":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020","datePublished":"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/"},"wordCount":850,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png","articleSection":["Corporate services","health care","Information","Public Health","Well Being"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","name":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020 - 7406000534","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png","datePublished":"2025-08-28T12:21:01+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-28T12:24:31+00:00","description":"Ensure workplace compliance with OSHWC 2020. Learn why Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are vital for employee lung health and safety.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Blog-Banners-_11zon-5-scaled.png","width":2560,"height":1280,"caption":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/pft-for-employees-as-per-oshwc-2020\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"PFT for Employees as per OSHWC 2020"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/","name":"VMEDO Blog","description":"Find nearby ambulance, hospitals, blood and more during emergency","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"VMEDO Blog","url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VMEDO-Blogs.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/VMEDO-Blogs.png","width":436,"height":78,"caption":"VMEDO Blog"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/1466dd2bbe875a0144cd54a15b3cd817","name":"VMEDO","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"VMEDO"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/vmedo.com\/"],"url":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/author\/vmedo\/"}]}},"views":1090,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7749"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7753,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7749\/revisions\/7753"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}