Assessments

Workplace Assessment: A workplace assessment includes a breakdown of the physical and/or psychological demands of the role as well as any possible suitable duties. In addition, it includes detailed information about the pre-injury duties, suitable duties and alternative tasks where available.

Ergonomic Assessment: A structured analysis of ergonomic requirements of the workstation and role. The assessment includes recommendations for modifications as necessary.

Functional Capacity Evaluation (Physical and/or Psychological): An assessment with the injured worker for Capacity evaluation. A physical functional assessment utilises both pain reports from the injured worker as well as observation of physiological factors including heart rate and blood pressure to measure the validity of the results and assess physical functioning. A psychological assessment assesses psychological and cognitive functioning. Both can assist with specific recommendations in terms of the actual duties and and/or roles that might be suitable.

An activities of daily living (ADL) assessment: analyses an individual’s functional performance in the areas of personal, self-care, domestic and general home maintenance activities and around the home. Following the assessment, recommendations will be provided to assist the client.

Vocational Assessment: Assists with identifying barriers to employment, transferable skills, capacity and suitable vocational options. A thorough labour market analysis of local markets is carried out. A summary of recommendations for a sustainable and durable return to work are provided.

Labour Market Analysis:

A thorough labour market analysis of the local market is carried out to include market information, age consideration, comparability of earning potential, client suitability and medical clearance. Assessment aims to identify suitable employment options to assist with a return to work.

Earning Capacity Assessment: Usually a combined Functional Capacity Evaluation (Physical or Psych) and a Vocational Assessment.