The Real Benefits of Pre-employment Medicals

Blog for Brecken Bunbury
Author: Assist Group

In today's competitive job market, the emphasis on ensuring a healthy and productive workforce is more crucial than ever. Pre-employment medical examinations have emerged as a valuable tool for both employers and employees.

At Brecken Health Bunbury, we have a dedicated corporate team who aims to provide your company with excellence in employment medical services, including offering pre-employment medical checks. With all facilities under the one roof nothing is too big or too small for us to do.

This article explores the benefits of these medical screenings to help employers and employees appreciate their role in fostering a healthier and more efficient work environment.

Enhancing Employee Wellbeing

Pre-employment medicals play a crucial role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees. By identifying potential health issues early, these medical screenings act as a preventative measure, enabling timely intervention and encouraging individuals to take an active role in managing their health.

This is especially valuable for those who typically avoid regular health check-ups, providing a unique opportunity to check vital health metrics and receive professional health advice. Early detection and treatment of health concerns can prevent them from becoming more severe, fostering a healthier workforce and contributing to a culture of resilience and engagement within the company.

As well as checking employee “numbers”, such as blood pressure and glucose levels, these checks allow for discussion and advice the patients wouldn’t ordinarily receive. Other health elements that may be tested include:

• Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)
• Vision tests (near, distance and colour)
• Audiogram (screening assessment)
• Abdominal examination (hernia identification)
• Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse)
• Basic lung assessment (chest sounds and peak flow)
• Urinalysis for diabetes and disorders of the internal organs
• Hand grip dynamometry
• Brief manual handling technique check – floor to bench only.

Implementing pre-employment medicals underscores a commitment to a positive workplace culture, one that values health and supports employees in every aspect of their lives.

Reducing Absenteeism and Turnover

Healthy employees are inherently more productive, which directly impacts a company's efficiency positively. Pre-employment medicals are instrumental in ensuring individuals are physically and mentally fit for their roles, reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses.

This alignment of employees' health with their job roles decreases absenteeism and turnover by addressing health concerns proactively, allowing employers to make necessary adjustments or provide additional support.

Ultimately, this tailored approach not only boosts productivity but also creates a supportive atmosphere where employees feel genuinely valued.

Compliance with Regulations and Industry Standards

Many industries have specific health and safety regulations that must be adhered to. Pre-employment medicals ensure that employers comply with these regulations, creating a safe and secure working environment. Compliance not only protects employees but also shields employers from legal issues and financial liabilities.

By conducting thorough medical assessments, companies demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a safe workplace. This commitment, in turn, enhances their reputation among employees, customers and regulatory bodies. Adhering to industry standards in this way can become a badge of honour, showcasing a company's dedication to the health and safety of its workforce.

All this is to say that pre-employment medicals offer extensive benefits for both employees and employers. From safeguarding individual health to boosting workplace productivity and controlling costs, these medical examinations play a pivotal role in creating a healthier, more efficient, and thriving work environment.

In Summary

The comprehensive benefits of pre-employment medicals are clear, ranging from promoting individual health to enhancing workplace productivity and ensuring regulatory compliance.

These screenings are an investment in both a company's long-term success, and the health of its employees. For more information on pre-employment medicals or to schedule a consultation, contact us today.

Our Bunbury doctors are committed to promoting health, wellbeing, and disease prevention with evidence-based medicine, delivered to all patients with dignity and respect.

We can tailor a medical to suit your company’s needs and we have our own de-identified paperwork that your company can use, or if it suits you we can use your specific paperwork to complete the medical on.

Contact Us Today

Contributing Author: Assist Group are specialists in industrial and occupational health. Assist Group drives a comprehensive health and medical management model over the HR lifecycle of employees, from recruitment to retirement. They also provide pre-employment medical checks.