Pre-employment Screens are a risk management tool used to screen individuals for factors that may limit their ability to perform a job safely and effectively.
The screening process includes taking a detailed medical history, physical examination and functional movement tests to determine a person’s ability to perform a role.
Screening techniques:
Medical history: a comprehensive medical history is taken and reviewed in detail with the patient during their appointment.
Objective strength tests: including grip, pinch, shoulder and lower back.
Functional tests: movement-based tests including lifting, squatting and abdominal strength.
Physical examination: a variety of tests are performed on the joints and muscles during the physical exam.
Medical tests: additional tests may be required depending on the role or industry. These may include baseline hearing^, vision, lung function (peak flow) or drug screening.
How do Pre-employment Screens benefit your business?
They will help you to:
- Ensure job applicants are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role
- Streamline seasonal hiring with job matching*
- Assist with ongoing injury prevention and management
- Manage liability for potential future claims
Pre-employment Screens can be completed prior to hiring any employee, or during busy seasonal hiring periods.
*Job matching is only available for clients who have conducted Task Analysis across all relevant departments with Work Healthy Australia.
^This is not an audiometric assessment. Audiometric testing may be required within 3-months of a worker commencing work in line with Work Health & Safety Regulations.
Reporting
A comprehensive report will be available upon completing a Pre-employment Screen.
If Task Analysis has been completed for your workplace, a list of suitable roles can also be provided upon request.
Task Analysis
A Task Analysis documents the physical, health, cognitive and environmental demands of a role.
This can assist businesses to select the most suitable candidate for a role and can also inform injury prevention and management strategies.