A Culture of Safety from the Start

A safe and productive work environment is essential for any business. Employee physicals ensure your new employees are healthy and able to perform their duties safely and effectively. This reduces the risk of workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Your employees see when you are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. A culture of safety encourages employees to take precautions seriously and be more proactive about their health and safety.

Types of Employee Physicals

Bon Secours provides many different types of employee physicals to help you hire and retain a healthy workforce.

  • Pre-employment physicals and new hire testing
  • Fit-for-duty physicals
  • Human performance evaluations (HPE)
  • Functional capacity exams (FCE)
  • Return to work physicals
  • Periodic or annual exams
  • DOT physicals for certification or recertification
  • Respirator physicals and fit testing
  • Hazmat physicals

Bon Secours also provides employee drug and alcohol screening.

Pre-Employment Physicals

Pre-employment physicals commonly include these elements:

  • Medical history – The job candidate provides a detailed medical history, including information about past illnesses, surgeries, medications and any chronic conditions they may have.
  • Physical examination – The job candidate receives a physical exam that checks height, weight, and vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate. The exam also assesses the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
  • Laboratory tests – Depending on the job requirements, your policies and state law, the job candidate may undergo various laboratory tests. These tests may include a drug test or a blood test to check for certain health conditions.
  • Vision and hearing tests – Many jobs require good vision and hearing. Job candidates may undergo tests to assess their visual acuity and hearing abilities.
  • Physical fitness assessment – The job candidate may perform various physical tasks to assess their physical abilities and fitness level for the job.

DOT Physicals

Department of Transportation (DOT) employees must receive a DOT physical, also called a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) physical. A DOT physical evaluates an employee’s mental, physical and emotional fitness for operating a commercial vehicle.

Certified medical examiners at Bon Secours offer DOT physicals that cover:

  • Back and spine
  • Brain and nerves
  • Chest and lungs
  • Ears and hearing
  • Eyes and vision
  • General appearance
  • General physical examination
  • Heart and blood pressure
  • Medical history and medications
  • Mouth and throat
  • Urinalysis

Why Choose Bon Secours Health for Employee Physicals

As a trusted community health care provider, Bon Secours offers comprehensive care. Your employees have access to a larger hospital system if they need further care or referrals.