What can cause you to fail a pre-employment physical?

Failing a pre-employment physical or HPE can happen for a number of reasons, though often failing a drug or alcohol test can be the reason a candidate does not pass. This is particularly common for jobs involving driving or operating heavy machinery where sobriety is of paramount importance.

What is included in a pre-employment medical exam?

Components of Pre-employment Medical Examination

• Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)
• Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse)
• Full musculoskeletal examination including comprehensive range of movement.
• Central nervous system examination.
• Examination for hernias and other abdominal abnormalities.

Can an employer require a pre-employment physical?

The ADA prohibits employers from requiring an applicant to take a pre-employment medical examination.

Are pre-employment medical checks legal?

It is unlawful discrimination to reject a candidate based on a medical condition unless the condition affects their ability to perform their duties. Importantly, candidates aren’t legally obligated to disclose a disability unless it’s likely to affect their job performance or ability to work safely.

Does pre-employment medical test mean I got the job?

No, it does not Leon. It means nothing more than they are interested enough in you to spend the time and effort to do the pre-employment screening at whatever level they typically do. That might mean HR is going to call a few of your references.

Can I be refused a job on medical grounds?

The employer can then ask any remaining questions they may have about disability and health. However, they cannot reject someone just because the medical shows that they have a disability; the job offer can only be withdrawn if the medical shows that they would not be able to do the job properly.

Why pre-employment medical check up is important?

Pre employment medical check up assures that a company hires a fit employee. It is very essential to maintain occupational and safety hazards at workplace. It ensures that the selected candidate is not affected with any serious health condition like TB, STDs or Cancer.

Can I get through the pre-employment medical examination if I’m injured?

It is not uncommon for candidates to be concerned they won’t “get through” the pre-employment medical examination because of a previous injury, or because of a medical problem. Employers cannot, and do not, exclude people because of this.

What is included in the pre-employment medical test?

The Pre-employment medical test may include a routine history and physical, drug screening and/or complete lab work. Most of the employers will receive the report directly from the labs. You will be informed if there is a major concern identified and that requires immediate attention for example like Hepatitis B.

What is the difference between pre-employment and new applicant medical conditions?

New applicant should be free from medical conditions that could result in sudden incapacitation that can lead to an accident, especially, for health and safety sensitive jobs. Examples of such jobs are driving, piloting, etc. Pre-employment is a means to establish baseline health data against which future health status of the employee be compared.