Maintaining safety and health for a workforce begins the moment the Employee steps onto company property and continues through the duration of employment. Not only can you use assessments and tests to make the right hiring decisions, but ongoing physical capability assessments can be implemented to reduce the risk of injury on the job.

Unfortunately, many Employers don’t implement these strategies until it’s too late. Don’t wait for an accident to occur before creating a safety plan for your workforce! Proactive steps can ensure that many benefits are received for your company and your Employees.

Why Employee Physical Aptitude Screenings?

Is it worth the cost to bring in an expert who will perform these evaluations on your applicants and employees? As you learn more about this process, it’s easy to see how screenings can be beneficial for both the Employees and Employer

1. Save Money: Researchers found that Employers can enjoy significant ROI benefits utilizing what used to be called pre-employment screenings: $18 saved per $1 spent on screenings. These are more currently referred to as Prior-to-Hire Assessments or Post Offer, Pre Hire Screens as they are administered after the job is offered – and hiring is then contingent on passing post offer testing. While these screenings should start at the time of hire, the savings are enjoyed throughout their employment as well as with ongoing implementation of Employee Physical Aptitude Screenings. These savings are realized in the form of decreased lost work days, decreased illness and injuries, increased productivity, and reduced Workers’ Comp premiums, helping the Employer save significantly over the years. Click here for more information about the ways employers can save money.
2. Protect Employees: Both Prior-to-Hire screens and assessments that are done during employment are designed to ensure that the Employees are capable of completing the work without risk to themselves or others. When the assessment determines the individual is fit to complete the work tasks, research shows the incident of injury significantly decreases.
3. Evidence-Based Planning: Take out the guesswork when it comes to the employee’s ability to perform specific duties. Employee Physical Aptitude Screenings can be used to determine a person’s physical capabilities in the workplace. This information can also be used to encourage and motivate participation in health and well-being services, adjust the work schedule or provide accommodations if needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Occupational health practices are essential in many industries. There’s no doubt that all Employers need to take a proactive approach to create a safe work environment to protect their employees. For more information about Employee Physical Aptitude Screenings, talk to our experienced team at KEY Network who offers an excellent system to protect both employees and employers.