Pre employment health checks- Drug test, audiometry

When starting a new job in the transportation industry, your employer may require you to be physically and mentally fit. You have to undergo a Pre-Employment and Drivers Fitness Medical to prove that you are healthy enough to handle the tasks ahead.

Here at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre, our staff can provide Pre-Employment and Drivers Fitness Medical services to help your employer assess if you are fit for the position.

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Work in the transportation industry has specific requirements. Since road safety must always be the main priority of every driver, they need to be physically fit and mentally alert to handle all situations on the road.

What to Expect During Pre-employment and Drivers Fitness Medical Assessments

The Pre-employment Medical Examination is usually part of the final stages of a job application. The employers will require applicants to undergo this process if they are considered for the post. But if you apply to work as a driver, you need to go through some specific tests to check your sensory, motor, and cognitive skills to prove that you can do the job right. 

Some of the most common pre-employment tests include:

  • Cardiovascular examinations (blood pressure, heart check, pulse rate)
  • Central Nervous System examinations
  • Urinalysis (to check for diabetes or kidney diseases)
  • Respiratory examinations
  • Complete musculoskeletal examination 
  • Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) check
  • Procedures to check if you have a hernia or other abdominal anomalies
What to Expect During Pre-employment and Drivers Fitness Medical Assessments

 

Different Types of Pre Employment Medical Tests

There are different tests that qualified job seekers can take as part of their job requirements. These tests vary depending on the kind of organisation and job position that they are applying for. 

Some of the most common pre-employment assessments include: 

  • Health history questionnaire
  • Urinalysis
  • Fecalysis
  • Weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) assessments
  • Respiratory system checks
  • Cardiovascular examination (Blood pressure, pulse rate, and heart check)
  • Vision tests (Near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and colour blindness)
  • Abdominal exams and hernia detection
  • Musculoskeletal checkups
  • Skin assessments (scars and skin conditions)
  • Central Nervous System checks

Specialised Tests

There are other medical tests that job seekers can take based on their medical history and the position that they are applying for. It includes: 

Audiometry - The audiometry test evaluates a person’s capacity to hear sounds. It can ensure that the upcoming employee can hear the sounds necessary to perform their tasks safely and accurately. Aside from protecting the safety of the job applicant, it will also protect the other staff at work. 

Drug tests - Most employers want to ensure that their potential employees do not use illegal substances or abuse prescription medicines. The drug test offered at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre can detect the following substances in a person’s system: 

  • THC (marijuana, cannabinoids, hash)
  • Cocaine (crack, coke)
  • Methamphetamines (speed, meth, crank, ecstasy)
  • Phencyclidine (angel dust, PCP)
  • Opiates (morphine, opium, codeine, heroin)

Our staff collects various specimen types from the applicants, such as saliva, hair, blood, or urine. These specimens can help detect the use of illegal substances on the applicant. 

If your company is planning to hire new staff, you must always include their physical fitness to ensure they are fit to work. Contact our friendly and courteous staff at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre to know more about our Pre-employment Health Check packages. 
 

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