A Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Screen is a key component to a pro-active safety model. It is an objective assessment to determine the potential employee’s physical capabilities to safely perform specific job tasks.
A base-line medical history including subjective reports of prior injury or physical problems is gathered during an intake interview. The physical components may include cardiovascular conditioning, lifting and carrying, sustained or repetitive reaching and other body position tolerances such as bending, crouching and kneeling.
A comprehensive and effective Physical Fitness Screen is an essential part of an injury prevention program for employers.