FAQs
FAQs
Jobfit is experienced in providing industry-specific medical assessments that meet legal requirements and standards. Select from the below to book your test today:
• Rail
• Queensland Coal, Mining and Quarry Medicals
• NSW Order 43
• Gladstone Industry Medical Pass
• Oil & Gas
• Vehicle
• Seafarer
• A safer working environment
• Reduction in workplace injuries
• Minimised downtime
• Reduction in WorkCover claims and insurance costs
• Matching the capacity of the employee with the role
• Overall recruitment cost and risk reduction
Reduces Injury Risk
Identifies physical limitations before employment begins, lowering the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries on the job.
Supports Safe Job Placement
Ensures workers are matched to roles suited to their physical capabilities, reducing the risk of injury and improving role suitability.
Confirms Physical Readiness
Assesses strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness to determine if candidates can safely meet the physical demands of the role.
Improves Productivity
Employees placed in roles that match their physical capacity are more effective, with fewer interruptions due to injury or fatigue.
Supports Return-to-Work Programs
Functional assessments provide a baseline for rehabilitation and can support safe return-to-work strategies.
Minimises Workers’ Compensation Costs
Fewer injuries and better job matching reduce the risk of insurance claims and associated costs.
Improved Workplace Safety
Substance use impairs judgement, coordination, and reaction time, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries, especially in safety-sensitive industries.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Screening supports compliance with industry-specific regulations and national standards.
Increased Productivity
Early identification and intervention reduce performance-related issues and help maintain consistent productivity across teams.
Delivering to the Highest Standards
Jobfit has over twenty years of experience working in safety-sensitive work environments, delivering effective occupational health services. Our Drug & Alcohol Screening Services meet a wide range of Australian and New Zealand Standards and Certifications, including:
• Urinary drug screening to Australian Standard AS/NZS 4308:2008
• Oral fluid drug screening to Australian Standard AS/NZS 4760:2019
• Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) certified urine and oral fluid collection
• Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GCMS) confirmatory testing by a certified laboratory of non-negative instant results
Commercial drivers can face a number of health conditions that affect the ability to drive safely. Jobfit medicals assist with the early detection and treatment, where possible, of conditions including:
• Blackouts or fainting
• Vision problems
• Heart disease
• Epilepsy
• Sleep disorders
• Diabetes
• Psychiatric disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Age-related declines
• Specific medical requirements
An AMSA Seafarer Medical offers critical benefits for individuals working in Australia’s maritime industry and for employers.
Compliance with Regulations: An AMSA approved medical is mandatory when applying for or renewing certificates of competency in Australia.
Reduces Risk of Incidents: Enables early detection of health concerns, lowering the chance of accidents or emergencies at sea.
Ensures Fitness for Duty: Confirms a seafarer’s physical and mental ability to perform safely at sea, including vision and hearing standards.
Safety at Sea: Helps prevent medical emergencies in remote maritime settings, protecting the individual, crewmates, and others on board.
Supports Employment Access: As a Seafarer, a valid Certificate of Medical Fitness is often a prerequisite for securing seafaring roles both domestically and internationally.
Employer Reassurance: Provides evidence that crew members meet medical requirements, contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.
Clarifies Fitness Limitations: Includes any medical restrictions, ensuring seafarers are only assigned duties they can safely perform.
Benefits for Employers:
• Reduce absenteeism and compensation claims through early detection
• Enhance employee wellbeing and culture with annual or regular skin cancer checks
• Boost recruitment and retention with a demonstrable commitment to staff health and safety
Benefits for Employees:
• Early detection dramatically increases treatment success rates
• Personal risk education helps individuals understand skin cancer signs and symptoms
• Sun safety awareness promotes better long-term health behaviours
Benefits for Employers:
• Vaccinations reduce the costs associated with absenteeism. Research has shown that healthy employees vaccinated against the flu take nearly half the number of sick days and have nearly half the number of doctor’s visits compared to unvaccinated workers**.
• Vaccinations reduce the costs of presenteeism. An unwell employee is a less productive employee.
• Vaccinations increase workforce productivity***.
• Vaccinations help you to maintain continuity on important projects. With fewer employees absent, you have less disruption to your workforce.
• Vaccinations reduce the risks of mistakes and injury, keeping your workplace safer.
• Vaccinations help to grow employee engagement and build a positive wellness culture in your organisation.
• Having a proactive health program for employees can help you to attract and recruit the best talent.
• Influenza is highly contagious. Risks are reduced with our flu vaccination program.
**Source: Nichol et al. The effectiveness of vaccination against influenza in healthy, working adults. NEJM 1995;33:889-893. bioCSL (Australia) Pty Ltd, 45 Poplar Road, Parkville Vic 3052, Australia. ABN 66 120 398 067.
***Source: NHMRC The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th edition 2013, pg 256.
Benefits for Employees:
• Vaccinations reduce the risk of spreading influenza to at-risk people.
• Vaccinations protect you from the flu and improve your wellness.
• Vaccinations help you to not have to put your life on hold.