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.
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:
Aside from the usual pre-employment laboratory tests and assessments, employers also require the following tests if they are looking for drivers.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs is strictly prohibited in New South Wales and other parts of the country. It is because these substances can have an adverse effect on your judgement and slow down your reflex. It can put you and the people around you in danger.
Our staff at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre administers Drug and Alcohol Screening Tests to detect if you take any illegal substances like methamphetamines, cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and benzodiazepines. It will also detect if you have illegally high alcohol levels in your system.
Having clear eyesight is crucial to help drivers remain effective on the road. A report from Optometry Australia’s 2020 Vision Index, one in five adult Australians experience challenges in reading road signs while driving.
Poor eyesight can threaten your safety when on the road, which is why drivers must take vision tests before taking the job. The tests will determine if you can be issued with an unconditional driver’s license or get a conditional license based on your performance on the medical assessments.
All professional drivers must undergo a Drivers Fitness Medical as part of their pre-employment requirements.
There are two types of professional drivers in Australia. The first one is called the Passenger Vehicle Driver, which includes those who want to work as a taxi driver, a ride-share driver, a private hire car driver, or a chauffeur and limousine driver.
Meanwhile, the Commercial Vehicle Driver position belongs to those driving heavy vehicles like trucks, public passenger vehicles such as buses and trains, and vehicles transporting dangerous goods. Compared to those who drive lighter cars, commercial vehicle drivers must comply with higher medical standards because of the nature of their work.
Working as a driver requires a lot of responsibility to ensure your safety and the welfare of everyone around you. So always make it a point to go through all the necessary medical and fitness assessments before your first day at work.
Contact our staff at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre to schedule your pre-employment and driver’s fitness test.
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