Treat & Recover
Fit-for-task Assessments
Confirm a worker is ready for the physical demands of their role.
When a worker returns from injury, is placed on further restrictions, or says they can no longer perform their role without pain, you need an objective answer — not a guess.
Fit-for-task assessments are targeted physical assessments confirming a worker can safely carry out their role right now.
What’s included
A physical assessment of an employee’s capacity to safely carry out a job. Less formal than a functional capacity evaluation, and may not involve WorkCover at all.
Typically used when:
An employee injured outside work needs confirmation they’re ready for full duties
An employee on light duties is placed on further restrictions
An employee says they can no longer perform their role without pain
You need to determine whether temporary or permanent restrictions are required
How It Differs from a Functional Capacity Evaluation
A Fit-for-task Assessment is faster and more targeted than a full Functional Capacity Evaluation, and doesn’t necessarily involve a WorkCover claim.
It’s designed to answer one specific question: can this worker safely perform this role, right now? Referrals typically come from HR, return-to-work coordinators, or WorkCover case managers.
The Benefits
- Ensure employees returning to work can perform the inherent requirements of their role
- Assist with ongoing rehabilitation strategies
Works hand-in-hand with Task Analysis — when both are in place, decisions about restrictions and suitable duties are grounded in documented role demands, not assumptions.
What our clients have to say
Our staff love the service, it is very popular. It definitely contributes to our proactive injury management and early intervention program.
Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator
Zoos, Parks and Gardens IndustryWHA has been instrumental in getting our workforce back to work quickly either from workplace injuries or private injuries, illnesses and conditions. We've seen a huge improvement in outcomes for our workforce by making WHA's services freely available to all and getting in early following an injury and applying effective treatment/rehabilitation.
Stephen, General Manager
Mining IndustrySince we began using WHA onsite services, the staff culture around injury management and reporting of incidents, injuries and near misses has improved. Our staff are engaging in the support we offer to return them to, or retain them at work.
Early Intervention Officer (RTW Coordinator)
Local CouncilThe service has been great for the employees on our site, with many receiving treatment that really helps them in their management of their health conditions.
Safety Manager
Food Manufacturing IndustryWe receive excellent service through a program that is highly regarded across the organisation. The return on investment is well worth it.
Manager People and Development
Shepparton City CouncilWork Healthy Australia is well-organised and has a range of services. The reporting is in high detail. Access to reports and bookings is easy to navigate. WHA is the best service to take care of our workers. Not just injury management but also the education that is passed to team leaders and the workers themselves on injury prevention and basic well-being has proved a huge boost to our safety and well-being culture.
Haydan Sheffield, OH&S Manager
Thomas Foods InternationalRegular access to Work Healthy Australia appointments prevents minor niggles from turning into major issues and painful injuries to heal faster and more thoroughly.
Governance and Administration Manager
Zoos VictoriaWork Healthy Australia has made a significant difference with our employees by addressing injuries before they become medical treatment. The staff are very professional and enjoy coming to our plant. The Work Healthy Australia staff have built trust with our employees, which is very important.
WHS Manager
John DeeThe providers are well trained and understand what our site needs regarding employee health, management and well-being. The reports they provide at the end of each day they have been on site are helpful for us in managing our employees accordingly.
Tracie Dallas, Return to Work Officer
Ararat Meat ExportsGreat communication, great skills from the actual hands-on providers, great systems to be able to filter/identify the data from sites.
National General Manager
Meat Processing Industry
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