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SafeWorks Illinois Post Job Offer Evaluations
Post-job
offer evaluations can be used to determine whether a person’s
physical abilities match the physical demands of the job.
These
evaluations are critical for:
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Obtaining
and documenting baseline information to pre-existing conditions
in the event of future worker’s compensation claim
or condition that could be harmful to the individual or
other employees |
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Determining
if the individual capable of performing the physical requirements
of the job. Employers can also incorporate job-specific
functional testing (strength testing) to ensure that a
new hire can physically perform the essential functions
of the job. |
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Identifying
any temporary conditions that need corrective action before
clearing the employee to perform the task required. |
The results
of post-job offer evaluations reside in the patient’s
confidential occupational health record. The physician may
make recommendations to the company concerning follow-up and
physical determination. Employers cannot pick and choose which
new hires need physicals. Employers must be consistent with
their post-job offer policy.
SafeWorks
Illinois offers a complete array of services for employers
to meet their post-job offer needs that meet ADA requirements.
Our medical staff will become familiar with the critical job
demands and help devise a post-job offer evaluation that provides
maximum benefit to new hires whose health and safety may be
jeopardized as a result of an improper placement. Job descriptions
are a key part of this evaluation. If your company does not
have current job descriptions, a SafeWorks Illinois staff
member can assist you in developing them.
Post-Job
Offer Functional Assessments
Employers
can also incorporate, as part of their post-job offer process,
job-specific functional testing or strength testing to ensure
that a new hire can physically perform the essential functions
of the job.
To schedule
a Post-Job Offer Evaluation, please call
217.356.6150 (Champaign). |
