PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMINATION Examinations & Screening Services Pre-placement and DOT/CDL physicals OSHA/MIOSHA surveillance physicals Return to work fitness for duty evaluations Consultations and referrals Case management advice on return to work options Manual material handling tests Pulmonary function tests Audiometric hearing exams Titmus vision testing On site group inoculation services Respirator Fit Testing Pre-Placement Examination A pre-placement examination is one of the most important tools available to employers today.  Performed in compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA), pre-placement examinations include a comprehensive medical history that provides the information you need to be assured that a new employee is capable of performing the job for which he or she has been hired.  Benefits of Pre-Placement Examinations Pre-placement examinations safely introduce employees to the workplace.  Occupational Health Services will communicate the potential employee's ability to perform essential job functions.  Pre-placement examinations also offer the benefit of documenting pre-existing conditions should a future Workers' Compensation claim ensue.    Pre-placement examinations can be customized to meet the specific needs of employers.  A standard exam includes: Comprehensive medical history Screening of back and upper extremities Vision screening test Vital signs Focused medical examination based on the individual's Customized components that may be added to the standard exam include: Lifting assessent and functional capacity assessment Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals DOT and non-DOT drug and/or alcohol testing Audiogram Spirometry and respiratory clearance evaluation Medical surveillance compliance to include chest x-ray, lead testing, asbestos, TB, hepatitis and other components as needed. Other individualized components, including simulate work environment testing based on the needs of employer.