PHYSICAL aGILITY tEST - Online Induction



If you are applying for a role, you may be required to undertake a Physical Agility Test (PAT). This is to ensure you are able to carry out your job safely, without risk of injury to yourself or others.The assessment is based on the physical requirements of the role you are applying for.Why have I been asked to undertake a Physical Agility Test?Good employers take their responsibility for duty of care very seriously. This requires understanding what risks their prospective employees might carry, and managing these risks in the workplace with the aim of avoiding illness or injury to the potential employee, or to fellow employees.There are also statutory (in other words legal) requirements for industries and workplaces, such as making sure drivers meet the national standards for Commercial and Heavy Vehicle Driving, as well as numerous other medical standards including Rail Safety Workers medical and Queensland Coal Board medical to name just a few.What if I refuse to undergo the physical agility test?If you refuse to undergo the physical agility test, Protech will take this to mean that you are unable to meet the requirements of the job and the recruitment process will not proceed. In exceptional circumstances, Protech may consider medical evidence you provide which establishes that you can perform the requirements of the job.What if I have a previous injury or illness?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.? Many workers have sprains and strains at work in a physical role. What our testing program is looking for is to see that there was an appropriate rehabilitation from the injury, and to explore whether there are any ongoing risks that need to be managed in the workplace.It is important that you are honest with your answers to the medical history questionnaire. It is dangerous to place yourself in a position that may do you harm, and that your new employer may not be aware of.Please note: that certain pre-employment and periodic medicals must be determined in line with current statutory requirements.? For example medical assessments for Rail Safety Workers and Commercial Vehicle Drivers have medical standards which must be adhered to and are very prescriptive with regards to certain medical conditions.What should I wear to my appointment?Appropriate athletic attire, including athletic shoes, must be worn to the assessment. What if I fail the Physical Agility Test?There is no such thing as a failed PAT, the individual results are taken into account by the assessing consultant compared to the role you are being considered for. The test provides a risk-based score regarding a candidate’s ability to perform the required duties of the role. A review process is in place which may include a retest, referral for a Functional Capacity Assessment or a Medical assessment with Protech’s preferred medical provider, if you request it. Can I get a copy of my physical agility test results?Protech has a strict privacy policy and processes that must be adhered to regarding the collection and dissemination of personal medical information. Please refer to our?Privacy section?for further information (available on our website).CONSENT AND AUTHORISATIONI understand that Protech’s contingent registration for on-hire employment is based, in part, upon successful completion of a Physical Agility Testing Program. I understand that the purpose of this assessment and disclosures is to help Protech evaluate my physical capability to be matched across the variety of roles available through Protech. I hereby voluntarily agree and consent to submit to Physical Agility Testing conducted by Protech by an assessor of Protech’s choice. I also authorise the Physical Agility Testing assessor to share the Physical Agility Testing results and all information learned and shared during the Physical Agility Testing, written and verbal, with Protech for the purpose of obtaining employment.I understand I have the right to cancel this authorisation at any time by sending a written notice of cancellation to the assessor or to Protech. I understand that the cancellation will become effective upon receipt and result in registration with Protech to be marked incomplete. I?understand that information disclosed under this authorisation before the effective date of a cancellation will not be subject to the cancellation.I understand that with my consent under this Authorisation, Protech can disclose my information for purpose such as:To a Protech Client, for the purpose of placement suitability. Referral to a medical practitioner or health care provider for advice or treatment.Management purposes of the organisation, including Quality Assurance, Accreditation.When legally required to do so, such as court requests, mandatory reporting requirements, diagnosis of certain notifiable diseases and Workers Compensation compliance.Meeting obligations of notification to our insurer.I understand that this Authorisation will expire six (6) months from the date below and that I may be required to complete future tests to retain my registration for roles through Protech.I understand that Protech will condition evaluation of my Physical Agility Testing on my signing this authorisation, and that failure to sign it may prevent Protech from considering me for placement.WAIVERI hereby release Protech Group (AUST) Pty Ltd including its subsidiaries and affiliates, who provide the physical agility testing assessment/evaluation, and, any company employees, officers and directors from any and all liabilities and claims related to or arising out of any Physical Agility Testing assessment to which I agree to participate in.I have read the above consent to contingent registration Physical Agility Testing assessment and release and acknowledge that I fully understand the contents and its purposes. ______________________Printed Name____________________________________ Signature of Applicant DateThis screening tool does not provide advice on a particular matter, nor does it substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional. No warranty of safety should result from its use. The screening system in no way guarantees against injury or death. No responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted by Protech for any loss, damage or injury that may arise from any person acting on any statement or information contained in this tool.AIM: To identify those individuals with a known disease, or signs or symptoms of a disease, who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event during the Physical Agility Test. This screening form is self administered and self evaluated.Please circle responseHas your doctor ever told you that you have a heart condition or have you ever suffered a stroke?YesNoDo you ever experience unexplained pains in your chest at rest or during physical activity or exercise? YesNoDo you ever feel faint or have spells of dizziness during physical activity/exercise that cause you to lose balance?YesNoHave you had an asthma attack requiring immediate medical attention at any time over the last 12 months?YesNoIf you have diabetes (type I or type II) have you had trouble controlling your blood glucose in the last 3 months?YesNoDo you have any diagnosed muscle, bone or joint problems that you have been told could be made worse by participating in physical activity/exercise?YesNoDo you have any other medical condition(s) that may make it dangerous for you to participate in physical activity/exerciseYesNoIF YOU ANSWERED ‘YES’ to any of the 7 questions, please seek guidance and medical clearance from you GP or appropriate allied health professional prior to undertaking the Physical Agility Test. Please supply a Medical Clearance Certificate prior to undertaking the Physical Agility Test.IF YOU ANSWERED ‘NO’ to all of the 7 questions, and you have no other concerns about you health, you may proceed to undertake the Physical Agility Test.I believe that to the best of my knowledge, all of the information I have supplied within this form is correct.Signature________________________________________ Date________________________*Assessors please note this form is to be read in conjunction with the Application to Register Medical Declaration Form ................
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