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Birmingham, Alabama 35233 Local Phone: 205.326.3100 Toll Free: 800.833.9412 Fax: 205.716.3044 |
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Occupational Functional Integrity Testing
The testing process, which takes approximately one hour, simultaneously measures an individual's internal body functions and his or her ability to perform essential work tasks. Following a comprehensive medical history interview, the individual is examined by a certified physician to determine if there are any conditions (hypertension or
existing injury, etc.) that would preclude continuation of testing. Next, the individual performs a series of time procedures that simulate the work environment specified in his or her job description. Postural maneuvers (bending, crouching, climbing, etc.) and the lifting of weights through specified ranges of motion are measured. In addition, manual dexterity of both dominant and non-dominant hands is measured.
Throughout these procedures, blood pressure and heart rate are monitored. This provides not only a profile of the individual's physiological response to the testing, but can also alert the staff immediately if problems should arise. Following completion of these procedures, the individual's hearing and vision are tested. Pulmonary function evaluation, drug screening and other optional procedures may be incorporated into the system.
Data obtained from this procedure is transmitted to each employer less than one week from the initial evaluation. Basic reports include the patient's medical history, the results of the physician's physical examination and a one-page summary showing how the individual ranks in each area of testing when compared to the general population. Occupational Functional Integrity Testing can assure that new employees have the physical capacity to perform the jobs for which they were hired. Additionally, it can help management establish a baseline of the existing workforce, thereby helping in setting company policies and determining training and hiring practices.
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