Employment medicals.
Fox Personnel can facilitate all manner of pre-employment medical assessments designed to assist our clients in making an accurate evaluation of potential new staff.
Pre-employment medicals help you confirm that a candidate can safely do the job before they start. They are available for permanent, temporary and labour hire placements alike.
All tests can be tailored to meet your requirements and include:
• Hearing tests
• Drug and alcohol tests
• Pre-employment health assessments
• Functional assessments
Why employers use pre-employment medicals
A new hire who cannot meet the physical demands of a role is a risk to themselves and to your business. Therefore, many employers ask for a medical before making an offer, particularly for labour hire, warehouse, production and trades roles. As a result, you start with a clear picture of fitness for work, and you reduce the chance of an early injury.
What pre-employment medicals can cover
The assessment is matched to the job. For example, it can include a general health check, a functional or manual-handling assessment, hearing and vision tests, and drug and alcohol screening. In addition, some industries need role-specific checks, so tell us what your site requires and we will arrange the right tests with a qualified provider.
How to arrange a medical
Pre-employment medicals are requested by the client, so the client decides which roles need one and covers the cost. If you require a medical for a role, let your Fox Personnel consultant know and we are happy to organise it for you. Next, we book the candidate in with a provider and send you the result as soon as it is available. Finally, the result sits alongside our candidate testing and reference checks, so you can make one informed decision. To get started, contact our team. For general guidance on fitness for work, see WorkSafe Victoria.