Job risk assessment in any industry causes stress and
tension to rise. From senior leaders to the individuals who punch a timeclock daily,
change that comes to a business can produce unease among workers.
When we implement post offer employment testing, we demonstrate
to all involved how the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test benefits the
entire business—both owners and their employees. Our ability to educate
businesses about how our testing can prevent workplace injuries and mitigate
unnecessary workers' compensation claim costs promotes understanding and
increases employee morale.
Here is how.
Knowing you are being tested to perform in a job that will
either a) be the right fit for you and allow you to do it safely or b) not cause
you harm and is not an acceptable position for your abilities, is essential to
your long-term health and well-being. Having the capacity to manually execute
the tasks required of you with a lesser chance of harm is a benefit that will
allow you to perform in the job you love safely, and at a high level, for many
years.
Companies are facing significant economic challenges. Unemployment
is low, which means fewer people are in need of work. Those in need of work
still should be placed in positions that are safe and practical to their
abilities. Job risk assessment is never to be an exception to this rule.
The Physical Capacity Profile is used as a post-offer
employment test that measures one's physical abilities and provides numeric
results that deliver validity of one's capabilities. Our testing is unlike that
of other companies that use another person’s observation, instead of valid
instruments, to determine ‘a pass or fail’ of movements. Our testing follows
the guidelines of the American Medical Association (AMA), and are set to assist
employers in following the Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Titles. Using
valid measures that meet federal guidelines provide for less of a risk, which
is why we have incorporated them into our proprietary testing. What data
elements would you want to have backing you if you were to go to trial?
Our goal is to promote the highest of safety standards for
all workers, allowing a business to increase its profit margins by decreasing
workers’ compensation claims. The savings of less injuries and higher
production are often disbursed to a company’s employees for their exemplary conduct
and hard work.
Our affiliates have found that
testing with us brings a higher return-on-investment (ROI) than they expected. With
post offer employment testing you can be confident you will hire the right
employee the first time. You can see our testimonials here
. You can also
reach our dedicated team of professionals for a free consultation by visiting
us here .
When you are ready to evaluate risk
assessment, we are ready to ensure it is completed comprehensively and with the
highest standard of customer care.
Give us a call at (785) 825-4444 to
see how we can help.
Job Risk Assessment Considerations
·Are your employees wearing their personal
protection equipment (PPE)?
·Is your supplied PPE in good serviceable
condition?
·Are there consequences for employees who do not
use their PPE?
·What are your monitoring procedures for ensuring
employee safety?
·What are the protocols for an employee that
reports an on-the-job injury
·Who does an injured employee report to when
injured on the job?
· What kind of investigative measures do you have
in place for exploring how the injury occurred, why it happened, and how to
prevent such an incident in the future?
·How often are employees involved in safety
recertification?
·Who ensures their safety education is
comprehensive?
·Do you have written safety procedures that each
employee signs and that you keep on record?
·How do you assess which jobs in your company are
at the highest level of risk?
·For the higher-level risk jobs, are employees
trained differently than those who are in lower-risk jobs?
·Does your company offer incentives for periods
of time where employees do not have injuries?
·Are your policies and programs compliant with federal
and state guidelines for safety?
·If part of a union, do your safety standards
meet the union standards?
·Do you conduct post offer employment testing to
ensure the right employee is hired for the right position?
·How often do you test your employees for illegal
drug use?
·After an employee is injured, do you conduct a
post-injury test to ensure he or she can function at the level at which he or
she was working before the injury? Or, do you take a physician’s word that the
employee is fit for duty?
·Is the equipment used on the job maintained and
in good working order?
How is the overall morale of the workplace? Do
you consider morale when you evaluate job risk assessment?
