Examination Process
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Fitness to work
Examination Process
The Fitness for Duty (FFD) Assessment is designed to determine whether an employee is physically, mentally, and psychologically capable of performing their job safely and effectively without risk to themselves, co-workers, or the public.
- Detailed personal and occupational medical history.
- Family medical history (genetic predispositions).
- Record of medications, allergies, chronic illnesses, and previous injuries.
- Review of exposure to occupational hazards (noise, dust, chemicals, vibration, radiation, etc.)
Conducted by an Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) or Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) under medical supervision.
Tests and Checks Include:
- Test Category
- General Physical Exam
- Vision Test
- Hearing Test (Audiometry)
- Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
- Cardiovascular Assessment
- Musculoskeletal Examination
- Neurological Assessment
- Abdominal / General Organ Exam
- Skin Examination
Tests vary depending on the risk profile of the job, workplace hazards, and medical history.
Test Type
- Urinalysis (Dipstick)
- Full Blood Count (FBC)
- Liver Function Test (LFT)
- Renal Function Test (RFT)
- Blood Glucose & Lipid Profile
- Chest X-ray
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Pregnancy Test (with consent)
Conducted to evaluate mental fitness, resilience, and stress tolerance where required.
- Assessment
- Mental Health Screening
- Cognitive Ability Test
- Personality & Behavioural Assessment
- Fatigue & Sleep Disorder Screening
Assesses an employee’s ability to perform specific job tasks safely.
- Assessment
- Lifting & Carrying Test
- Postural & Mobility Tests
- Grip Strength Test
- Reaction Time & Coordination
After assessment:
The Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) issues a Fitness for Duty Certificate indicating:
- Fit
- Fit with restrictions
- Temporarily unfit (with review date)
- Permanently unfit
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