Pre-employment Screens

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.