Fitness To Work Assessments
Ensuring Health, Safety and Productivity
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a duty to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. The Equality Act 2010 also requires reasonable adjustments be made for those with disabilities. We’re here to help you meet these obligations.
Our fitness to work assessments, otherwise known as functional capacity evaluations, ensure employees can safely and effectively perform their job without compromising their health or well-being.
When is a Fitness to Work Assessment needed?
- Pre-Employment: Ensure new recruits are fit for the job.
- Post sickness absence: Assess readiness to return to work after injury or illness.
- Health status changes: When there’s a change in an employee’s health status, such as a new diagnosis.
- Job role changes: Match physical capabilities with new tasks.
Why fitness for work assessments matter
- Health Management: Identify potential health risks from the job and work environment.
- Health status changes: Address changes in an individual’s health status, such as a new diagnosis.
- Risk mitigation: Determine if a health condition makes certain job tasks unsafe for the individual or others.
- Safety compliance: Ensure individuals can safely carry out their job in line with regulations and guidelines.
- Work environment suitability: Assess if their working environment is safe based on their medical condition.
- Legal and best practices: Meet legal requirements and adhere to good practice standards.
What’s involved?
- Medical history review: Identify health issues that could impact job performance and safety.
- Job task analysis: Understand specific job tasks including the skills involved and match them with an employee’s physical abilities.
- Physical assessment: Conduct a series of movement and functional tests to identify any limitations.
Our Approach...
Based on assessment findings, we provide a detailed report with actionable recommendations, which may include:
- Modifications to job tasks
- Ergonomic adjustments
- Advice on accessing treatment
- Suggestions for improving mobility or fitness levels
- Appropriate time frames where possible
Our in-depth assessments help ensure that your employees can perform their job duties safely and effectively. Our aim is to ensure your employees remain fit and healthy and support you in creating a legally compliant workplace that promotes well-being and inclusivity for all.
Take the next step
Ready to ensure the health, safety and productivity of your workforce? To make a referral contact us today.