The biggest benefit of pre-employment testing is workplace safety. Research has also shown that pre-employment tests reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders, lost work days, and employee turnover. A 2003 study by Littleton found a cost savings of $18 per $1 spent on screening.
A pre-employment physical exam includes:
- A review of the workers’ medical and occupational history
- A medical exam
- An evaluation of functional tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling