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Post offer screening.

Liz R Scott1

  • 1East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA. lscott191@cogeco.ca

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|January 16, 2003
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Implementing a comprehensive post-offer screening program significantly reduces workplace injuries and associated costs. This approach ensures employees are correctly matched to job demands, benefiting both worker safety and company finances.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Injury Prevention
  • Workplace Safety

Background:

  • Workplace injuries and associated costs are significant concerns for businesses.
  • Accurate employee-job matching is crucial for preventing injuries.
  • Existing literature supports the need for effective pre-employment screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a well-designed post-offer screening program.
  • To determine the impact of such programs on post-hire injuries and costs.
  • To highlight the role of occupational health professionals in injury reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a multi-component post-offer screening program.
  • Inclusion of pre-disability assessment (PDA), clear criteria, physical, and job-specific tests.

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  • Standardized objective testing protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • The study demonstrated a substantial decrease in injuries and costs.
    • Post-offer screening was found to make a significant difference in post-hire injury rates.
    • Findings align with existing research in occupational health and safety.

    Conclusions:

    • A well-designed post-offer screening program is effective in reducing injuries and costs.
    • Occupational health professionals are vital for program success.
    • Accurate job matching through screening positively impacts a company's financial performance.