What the check is?
A pre-employment medical assessment to evaluate whether a candidate is physically and medically fit for the role.
What the value is?
Ensures candidates are medically fit to perform duties safely.
What does it check?
General health, musculoskeletal fitness, hearing and vision, drug and alcohol screening, and job-specific requirements.
Why do you do it?
Protects workplace safety, reduces injury risk and manages liability.
How often does it need to be checked?
Usually once at hire; high-risk industries may require ongoing checks.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Healthcare; aged care; mining; construction; manufacturing; logistics; emergency services.
Risk of not doing it?
Hiring unfit staff can lead to workplace injuries and liability claims.