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Pre-Employment Medical

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Although often considered to be quite challenging,


Pre-Employment Medicals are a common pre-employment medicals are used to ensure a
requirement for many high risk industry potential employee is safe and fit to complete the
job roles such as inherent demands of the job role.
mining
oil
gas
construction
logistics
Medical Examination
The medical examination is designed to assess your

Medical History
current health status to ensure you are safe and fit
to complete the inherent demands of the job you
are applying for. The examination may include a
During your pre-employment you will combination of any of the following tests:
be required to complete a series of
questions relating to your past and
present medical history. Such
questions may include: Hearing Test Urinalysis
a measurement a measure of
of how well each glucose, protein and
of your ears can hear blood within your urine
noise

Lung Function Test Vision test


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c u r r ently t a measurement a measurement of
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of how much air how well each of
n y m edicat your lungs can take in your eyes can see far
a and exhale and near objects
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Have a n y surger
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under Blood Pressure Urine Drug test
allergies? a measurement a test to check for
any
u have
of the pressure any use of illicit and
Do yo within your arteries prescription drugs

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smoke
Do you
Body Mass Index Breath Alcohol test
a measurement a measurement of
alco hol?
drink to determine if blood alcohol
Do you you are overweight or concentration
within a healthy weight
range, when compared
to your height

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Physical Examination
Some pre-employment medicals require you to perform a physical
examination. This includes performing a series of tests and tasks to measure
your capacity to safely perform the physical aspects of the job you are applying
for. Some common tests conducted during the physical examination include:
Range of Motion
a measurement of how far you can move, bend and flex each of
your joints
Grip Strength
a measurement of how strong your grip is
Positional Tolerances
a measurement of your ability to maintain certain postures
such as kneeling or squatting
Lifting and Carrying
a measurement of how much weight you can safely lift and
carry at varying heights
Cardiovascular Fitness
a measurement of your cardiovascular fitness level

On the Day
It is important that you attend your pre-employment fully
prepared. Here are some tips that will help ensure you are
prepared:
Wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and
squatting
Bring a valid photo ID

Bring your prescription glasses ( if applicable )

Bring your Ventolin puffer ( if asthmatic )


Avoid smoking and consuming caffeine several hours prior
to your pre-employment medical
Avoid listening to loud music 24 hours prior to your
pre-employment medical
Arrive 30 minutes early to your appointment as there
will be paperwork that you will need to complete

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