Functional Capacity Testing

Latest Functional Capacity Testing Articles

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  Fit for Work Testing

  What To Expect From A VO2 Max Test

  What Does A VO2 Max Test Measure?A VO2 max test measures a person's maximal volume of oxygen consumption. VO2 max may also be referred to as maximal oxygen uptake,...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Fit for Work Testing

  When Should Your Company Conduct Fit-for-work Testing?

  Fit-for-work testing can be used to identify whether a worker is likely to be able to carry out a job role whilst also meeting health and safety requirements. Also...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Fit for Work Testing

  Fit-for-Work Testing 101: An Employer's Introduction to Fit-for-Work Testing

  Fit-to-Work Testing is a workplace testing program used to determine whether a worker can safely complete the tasks and duties required by a particular job. Depending on...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Ergonomics

  Movement Education as Part of a Complete Workplace Ergonomics Plan

  You might only think about fitness to work and movement training when a worker is recovering from an injury. But by starting with fitness to work testing and including...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Worker Health Monitoring

  Uses of Pre-Employment Medical Exams and Differences From Fit-For-Work Testing

  While less focused and less intensive than fit for work testing, pre-employment medical exams are still important for a company and can reduce costs of hiring employees...

  By: Frieda Paton

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  Functional Capacity Testing

  When To Use A Functional Capacity Evaluation

  According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), approximately US 2.8 trillion dollars are lost annually as a result of the direct and indirect costs associated...

  By: Kurina Baksh

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  Worker Health Monitoring

  Understanding Audiometric Screening

  Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common work-related illnesses worldwide but can be prevented by effective workplace hearing conservation programs...

  By: Frieda Paton