Top 3 reasons to conduct a pre-employment medical

Employing the right person for a particular role is a challenging proposition for any organisation.

Questions employers may ask themselves during the recruitment process are; are they fit enough for the job? Or more importantly, are they a good fit for the job? Additionally, Will they contribute towards the productivity of your organisation? Will they be an asset or a liability to your company? Conducting a Pre-employment Medical assessment is a great way to find answers to these questions whilst ensuring you work towards meeting your Duty of Care obligations as an employer.

As an employer, you may want a detailed analysis of your employees’ health status that will identify any existing conditions that might increase your risk and liability.

A Pre-employment Medical assessment can also help you to employ people who are able to perform tasks safely, minimising the risk of injury. An Executive Health Check is recommended for employees who are currently in key positions. This assessment ensures that their health remains at the desired level for optimum performance and should be completed annually.

What does a pre-employment medical involve?

These tests vary greatly depending on the type of organisation and the job description or expectation of the job. A standard Pre-employment Medical assessment will include:

• A health questionnaire
• Urinalysis
• Height, weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements
• Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure and pulse)
• Respiratory system tests
• Vision (near, distance and colour) tests
• Abdominal examination (hernia identification)
• Central nervous system tests
• Skin overview (skin conditions and scars)
• Musculoskeletal overview

Additional tests are also available depending on the medical and work history of the candidates and can include:

• Audiometry testing
• On-site drug testing
• On-site breath alcohol testing
• Full functional assessment with a physiotherapist – including bike fitness test
• Spirometry
• Chest x-ray
• ECG
• Pathology services

You can choose the most suitable Health Assessment tests for your needs. These tests ensure that if there’s any existing health condition; they are identified before the commencement of the job.

The top 3 reasons for conducting a pre-employment medical are:

1. To ensure that the prospective employees are physically capable of performing the jobs assigned to them without any increased risk.
2. To identify any existing health conditions of employees especially the ones that require long term care and management.
3. To ascertain the suitability of any employee before a transfer or when he/she is promoted to another position with different work conditions.

These assessments are valuable for any organisation as they protect both employer and employees and brings transparency to both. Book an appointment online today, or contact us to discuss your individual needs.