The document describes the process for a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes a written questionnaire and physical exam. The written questionnaire asks broad medical history questions about prescription medications, surgeries, family health conditions, addictions, and smoking. The physical exam assesses physical ability and safety standards. It includes standard tests like hearing, lung function, blood pressure, body mass index, and urine analysis. Physically demanding jobs may include additional fitness tests. The exam also evaluates vision and may involve treadmill, bike, or step tests.

1. Part 1: The Written Questionnaire
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Broad questions to gather as much information as possible. You will need to declare all your medical
concerns, whether mental or physical. Also, be prepared to answer questions about your medical history
as well as your current health and lifestyle.
Some common questions include:
1) -Are you taking any regular prescription medication?
2)- Have you ever undergone a surgery?
3) - Does your family have a history of Asthma or Diabetes?
4) - Have you ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol?
5)- Do you Smoke?
Part 2- The Physical Exam
The Physical exam is designed to assess your ability to fulfill the daily duties of your new role, as well as
meet statutory health and safety standards of the job. The exam itself will vary greatly depending on the
job position and the employer. New employees will undergo all the following standard physical
assessments, plus a selection of optional assessments specific to the job.
Standard Physical Assessments
Hearing Test- In a basic hearing test, your examiner will drop an object and watch for your reaction ( as
an indicator you heard the sound). More complex tests will involve listening through headphones and
pressing a button whenever you hear a test sound.
Lung Function Test- You will be asked to fill your lungs and blow into a tube as fast as possible until you
have exhaled completely.
Blood Pressure - All most everyone has had a blood pressure check in their lifetime, so no doubt you’re
a familiar with the process. The examiner will wrap a fabric cuff around your arm, just above the elbow.
The cuff is inflated, causing it to squeeze tightly around your arm. The examiner then measures your
blood pressure via a gauge attached to the cuff while listening to your pulse through a stethoscope.
Body Mass Index- Your Height will be measured and you will be weighed on medical scales. You may be
asked to remove your shoes and heavy clothing before stepping onto the scales.
Urine Analysis- You will be provided a sterile container and asked to provide a urine sample. In most
cases, you will be allowed to use a toilet in private. Be aware, however, that something screening tests
insist you provide the urine sample under supervision of a medical officer.

2. Physical Fitness Test- Physically demanding jobs may require demonstrated cardio fitness. Expect to be
running on a treadmill, riding an exercise bike or performing a step-aerobics test.
Eye/Vision Test- You will be required to stand a specific distance away from an alphabet-based wall
chart, before reading the letters aloud.