PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS
Physical assessment forms an important component of occupational health testing for both the employee and employer. A physical assessment helps determine an employees’ medical suitability to perform their employment duties.
A proactive approach in assessing the physical needs to perform a particular duty is essential and can help prevent workplace hazards. Laboratory validated tests and evaluations play a central role in safeguarding both the employees and employers. Prevention of unnecessary disability due to workplace, rapid access to medical assessments, early and safe return to work after an injury and reduction of financial uncertainty are some of key benefits offered to the employees enrolled in a physical assessment. As an employer physical assessment testing can help prevent workplace claims and insurance premiums and improve worker compliance with management and treatment plans.
Intrinsic Analytics’ physical assessment program is performed by highly trained medical professionals and is tailored to meet the specific requirements of your company. We work closely with our clients to better understand their needs and requirements. We have been at the forefront of new technologies since the inception of the company. With the support of our network of clinic partners across the country and we are capable of providing services nation-wide.
What is a Physical Assessment?
A physical assessment is designed to assess an individual’s current health status so that a determination of fitness for duty may be obtained. Physical assessments are used to align an individual’s physical capabilities with job demands in order to minimize the risk of injury.
How is a Physical Assessment Conducted?
Our medical professionals start with a comprehensive review of health history, followed by a head to toe physical examination of organ systems and functional mobility. Once completed, further medical consultation is obtained where necessary in order to provide employers with recommendations regarding an employee’s fitness for duty.
What Makes Intrinsic Analytics a Leader in Providing Physical Assessments?
Intrinsic Analytics’ physical assessments can be tailored to meet your specific company requirements. Our physicals are conducted by highly trained medical professionals with R.N. or M.D. designations. Our access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment ensures our clients receive the best bioinformation available. Our reporting methods provide employers with the critical information they require, to ensure that their workers are fit for duty while safeguarding the employee’s privacy rights.
Who Needs to Be Tested?
Although, general labourers are often most prone to workplace injuries, everyone can benefit from a physical assessment prior to commencing employment. In addition, physical assessments and functional capacity evaluations may be conducted as part of return to work programs. DOT regulated employees are routinely assessed in order to meet carrier specific requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)?
A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) is a document that outlines all the essential job tasks and the physical demand requirements to perform a specific job.
2. Are companies legally obligated to provide health monitoring for employees? Employers in many different industries are legally obligated to provide health monitoring for the employees. Employees exposed to hazardous substances such as mining operations, construction, holding designated positions critical to railway operations and operating commercial vehicles must monitor their health on a regular basis to prevent potential occurrence of workplace injuries and health problems.
3. Physical assessment can be a part of occupational health programs offered by an employers. What are some of the examples?
Physical assessment, as has been defined above, is an overall medical assessment of an individual’s current health status so that a determination of fitness for duty may be obtained. Physical assessment can be part of the following scenarios under occupational health testing:
- Fit for Duty
- Pre-employment
- Post-accident/ Incident analysis
- Overall medical surveillance
4. How can I prepare myself for a physical assessment test?
Physical assessment test is not something you can get prepared for over-night. The test usually helps determine the individuals’ ability to perform the work duties effectively. However a few takeaways that can help you with the test include:
- Get a sound sleep before your day of physical assessment
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Avoid alcohol intake a night before your assessment
- Plan an early and timely dinner
- Practice good day-to-day habits such as eating a healthy and well portioned meals, working out regularly, getting a good sleep and maintaining a work – life balance
Contact Us
Intrinsic Analytics is Manitoba’s premier bioinformation services company. We provide personalized and customizable bioinformation and biochemical analysis for individuals, commercial enterprises and government agencies. We offer two main platforms, occupational health and personal health. In addition, we engage in health research aimed at developing new health related assays.