FITNESS-TO-WORK TESTING

IMPROVE WORKPLACE SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY

A physically fit workforce is a more productive and efficient workforce. Ensuring that employees meet the physical standards of their job leads to:

• Fewer workplace accidents and reduced downtime
• Improved efficiency and job performance
• Lower absenteeism and increased workforce reliability

By prioritizing employee fitness and health, businesses can enhance workplace morale while minimizing workplace injuries and disruptions.

COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS TESTING SOLUTIONS

At NorthStream Safety & Rehab, we offer customized fitness testing solutions tailored to industry needs, ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT & RETURN-TO-WORK EVALUATIONS

Our pre-employment fitness evaluations determine whether a candidate is physically fit to handle job-specific tasks, reducing the risk of hiring someone who may be prone to injury.

For employees returning to work after an injury, illness, or extended absence, we provide return-to-work fitness evaluations to verify they can safely resume their job duties. These evaluations help: Prevent re-injury and long-term disability claims, Ensure employees can perform their tasks safely, Support graduated
return-to-work programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS (PDA)

A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) assesses the specific physical requirements of a job, ensuring that workplace demands match employee capabilities. This analysis includes: Job task breakdown – Identifying the physical movements and endurance required, Lifting, carrying, and repetitive motion assessments, Ergonomic risk analysis – Preventing workplace strain and injury

PDAs help businesses develop workplace policies that align with occupational health & safety regulations and minimize physical strain on employees.

FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS (FCE)

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) provide an in-depth assessment of an individual’s ability to perform work-related tasks based on job demands: Evaluates physical strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, Assesses posture, lifting ability, and body mechanics, Helps determine if accommodations or job modifications are required

FCEs are valuable for workers’ compensation cases, return-to-work decisions, and disability management.

JOB-SPECIFIC STRENGTH & ENDURANCE TESTING

For high-risk and physically demanding industries, our job-specific strength and endurance tests ensure that employees: Can meet the physical requirements of their role, Have the stamina and muscular endurance needed for sustained performance, Are less likely to experience fatigue-related accidents

This testing is ideal for industries like construction, warehousing, emergency services, and transportation, where physical strength and endurance are critical for job safety.

EMPLOYER RESOURCES & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

At NorthStream Safety & Rehab, we understand that ensuring workplace fitness and safety extends beyond individual testing. Employers must also implement policies, provide training, and stay compliant with industry regulations to maintain a safe and efficient workforce.

Our Employer Resources & Compliance Support services provide businesses with the tools and expertise needed to develop, implement, and manage fitness-to-work programs that align with occupational health and safety regulations, WSIB requirements, and DOT standards.

WORKPLACE FITNESS STANDARDS

We help employers establish job-specific fitness standards to:

• Ensure employees meet minimum physical requirements
• Reduce the risk of hiring employees who are physically unfit for their roles
• Improve long-term workforce health and safety

Our workplace fitness standards align with industry regulations, labor laws, and company policies, ensuring compliance with WSIB, OHSA, and DOT standards.