- Reduction of work-related injuries by 30%-80%
- Reduction of lost time days (one employer reported a record-breaking 96% reduction in lost time days with post-offer testing!)
- Reduction in turnover
- Reduction in modifier rates
- Reduction in incidences of fraud and abuse
- Increased worker productivity
- A Return on Investment of 30 to 1
- Assistance to the employer on remaining compliant with federal hiring practices
- A more physically fit workforce with wellness as a primary focus
- Baseline medical information which can be used for apportionment if necessary
- A more comprehensive job risk analysis, combining ergonomic, functional, medical and legal models
- ADA compliance
- EEOC compliance
- Access to a database of over 500,000 workers and tests, which are valid and reproducible
WorkSTEPS ™ testing was developed in the 1980's to create a medically safe, legally compliant, scientific and objective means of matching a worker's functional capabilities with the essential functions of the job. There are now over 400 providers of WorkSTEPS ™ testing in the U.S. and a database of over 500,000 tests and still growing.
At Job Ready Services, we know that employees who are physically capable of performing the essential functions of their job are more productive and have a reduced risk of injury.
Individualized post-offer testing ensures employers that their new hires are safe to do the essential functions of the job they were hired to do. Comprehensive medical information is obtained, including a full musculoskeletal exam by a licensed Physical Therapist – any pre-existing conditions, injuries, restrictions or illnesses are documented.
Each test consists of job specific tasks which must be performed safely by the candidate. The job specific tasks are based on a thorough and comprehensive job analysis which includes observation, lift and force measurements, interviews with supervisors as well as employees. Candidates are also instructed on proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques while participating in the test. As a result, there are no surprises about what it is like to perform the job when the candidate completes the test.
There is no better way to treat injuries than to prevent them before they occur. Post-offer employment testing has been proven to prevent and reduce workplace injuries. If employers are not testing their employees, they are buying their next worker's comp claim. Employers have the ability to take control of their worker's comp costs as well as take care of their employees through functional, individualized testing.
