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SafeWorks Illinois Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Fitness
for Duty (FFD) is a medical evaluation used to determine if
an employee is capable of performing the essential functions
of a job without risking injury to themselves or other coworkers.
It is also used as a “Return to Work Evaluation”
after employees have been off work due to a non-work or work-related
condition or illness.
When
to do a Fitness for Duty Evaluation
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When
an employee is out more than five days |
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During
a job transfer to determine whether they can meet the
essential job functions |
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If
an employee has a physical or mental medical condition
which could affect job performance |
Properly
trained staff and testing equipment is required to properly
assess a patient’s capability. In addition to a physical
exam, a detailed review of medical records, conferring with
a treating physician, functional capacity testing, cardiovascular
stress testing, drug and alcohol testing, job site analysis
and other specialized testing can be utilized to make an accurate
assessment.
SafeWorks
Illinois assures that a recommendation is made by a qualified
physician to determine an employee’s ability to meet
the physical demands of the job.
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Evaluate
the diagnosis to determine if it is a correct assessment
of the employee’s physical or mental condition |
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Collect
information regarding on the job requirements and compare
to individual’s physical ability to protect them
from worsening their condition |
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Random |
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Reasonable
Suspicion |
A written
report is given to determine if the employee is fit for duty
or not or if additional testing is required.
To schedule
a Fitness for Duty evaluation, please call 217.356.6150 (Champaign). |
