What is a pre-employment medical assessment?
A pre-employment medical assessment helps assess whether a candidate is physically and medically suitable to perform the inherent requirements of a role safely. It helps identify existing health conditions or risk factors that may impact a person's ability to safely perform the role and supports informed hiring decisions.
Pre-employment medicals are designed to help employers understand whether candidates can safely meet the inherent requirements of a role and identify any support or workplace adjustments that may be required.
What's included in a pre-employment medical assessment?
Our pre-employment medical assessments can be tailored to the specific requirements of the role, industry and workplace. Depending on the role and assessment protocol, a typical pre-employment medical assessment may include:
- Medical history assessment to understand relevant health history and workplace considerations.
- Height, weight and BMI assessment as part of a general health screening.
- Heart health assessment, including blood pressure and pulse checks.
- Balance and coordination testing, including Romberg's Balance Test* where appropriate.
- Fatigue risk assessment, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale^.
- Urinalysis testing to screen for relevant health indicators.
- Respiratory health assessment to evaluate lung health and breathing function.
- Vision testing, including colour vision assessment where required.
- Hearing tests (audiometry) where required by the role or assessment protocol.
- Functional capacity assessments and musculoskeletal assessments to evaluate physical capability against role requirements.
Additional assessments, such as drug and alcohol testing, spirometry, audiometry, functional capacity assessments and other role-specific requirements, can be incorporated where appropriate.
Who needs pre-employment medicals?
Pre-employment medical assessments are recommended for any role where physical fitness, safety, or compliance requirements apply. They are particularly important for:
Construction, mining, manufacturing, and trades roles
Transport and logistics (drivers, forklift operators)
Healthcare and aged care workers
Emergency services and security personnel
Why choose Medibank?
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- Trusted workplace health expertise: supporting organisations with workplace health and occupational health services across Australia.
- Fast turnaround times: timely reporting and clear outcomes to help keep recruitment processes moving.
- Flexible delivery options: assessments available through a network of clinics and workplace-based delivery where appropriate.
- Role-specific assessments: sssessment protocols tailored to the physical, cognitive and safety requirements of each role.
- National reach: supporting organisations across metropolitan, regional and remote locations.
- Health Monitoring Program Technology: secure digital technology that helps track employee medical and health monitoring assessments over time, supporting ongoing compliance and reducing administration.
References
* Romberg Test
^About the ESS – Epworth Sleepiness Scale