FEATURE IPAR
Are your workers ready to work? In 2018, a nationwide review was conducted, where the accommodation and food service industry was identified as a national priority to reduce work-related injuries. The highest proportion of claims within the industry were due to; falls, trips and slips, and muscular stress while handling/lifting objects *Safe Work Australia Risk factors such as, physical inactivity, obesity and pre-existing injuries can all increase the possibility of a physical injury in the work place. As such, it is important for employers to consider the physical capabilities of their staff in relation to the workplace tasks. How can IPAR help? IPAR provides pre-employment services to assist the recruitment process by identifying applicants who may be at risk of injury, while performing their duties. Pre-employment screening is an assessment of the candidate’s history and current physical capacity to perform the functions of the role. It also enables documentation of functional baselines for comparison with future assessments and may be beneficial to assist employers to meet strict medical requirements when tendering for new contracts. These assessments have been shown to dramatically reduce an employer’s injury exposure and as such reduce workers compensation premium. What is a Pre-Employment Assessment? This assessment is the functional evaluation of a candidate against known parameters. During the evaluation, an occupational therapist will identify the physical suitability of the applicant in regards to the specific role. Components of a pre-employment assessment may include: • A comprehensive medical history review • Blood pressure testing • Dynamometry (strength) testing • Visual testing • Range of motion assessment • Musculoskeletal strength and endurance tests Why choose IPAR? IPAR is a leading rehabilitation provider and will tailor assessments to the specific demands within your workplace and enable you to select workers best suited for your business. For further information please email bsteicke@ipar.com.au or visit www.ipar.com.au.
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