PHYSICAL CAPACITY PROFILE® TESTING SYSTEM
POST - HIRE TESTING
What is the PHYSICAL CAPACITY PROFILE®? It is a comprehensive testing procedure developed by an orthopedic physician with a database composed of more than 20,000 tests. The testing system is designed to accommodate individuals with handicaps. When employees are physically matched to the job they are substantially less likely to be injured. How can we determine if a person is physically matched for a particular job? Many companies require a post-hire physical, but the typical physical does not adequately document musculoskeletal imbalances which could lead to injuries. The standard physician physical is simply not cost-effective or protective in reducing future workers compensation claims.
LEGALLY DEFENSIBLE The system is a validated process that is in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and has successfully undergone audits.
ADVANTAGES: Rapid delivery of tests results allowing management quick placement of newly hired employees. The data is electronically captured to avoid human error over multiple tests. This allows matching of physical capacity to job demands based on essential functions of the job.
DISABILITY RATINGS: The Physical Capacity Profile® provides medical documentation of impairment in accordance with the American Medical Association (AMA) guides (4th Edition). The baseline information is critical in managing future workers compensation claims with each state's workers compensation statutes. When applicable, the results are presented in accordance with AMA guidelines.
COST JUSTIFICATION: By reducing the risk of injury, the number of workers compensation claims and related premiums are also reduced. Cost conscious management knows that fewer lost work days due to workers compensation claims will result in increased productivity and profits.
HOW DO WE GET STARTED? A job description documenting the essential physical requirements of the job is required. The job requirements are placed into one of the Department of Labor's strength classifications (these are below). This information is then compared to the results obtained during the Physical Capacity Profile® test to assist in the placement of employees.
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA (published by U.S. Department of Labor- 4th Edition Revised 1991)
Level 1: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Involves sitting most of time, but may involve walking or standing.
Level 2: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.
Level 3: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Level 4: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Level 5: Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.
SUMMARY: The Physical Capacity Profile® testing system helps occupational and human resource professionals place employees in the appropriate job to minimize the potential of injury while documenting each employee's physical capacity and impairments.
Below are pictures of some of the tests that the Physical Capacity Profile® measure:
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