Workplace Functional Assessments
A Workplace Functional Assessment evaluates a candidate’s physical ability to meet the demands of a specific job. It combines medical screening with functional testing to give employers clear, objective insight into whether someone is fit for work.
- Health & medical review
- Baseline measurements
- Cardiovascular fitness testing
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Job-specific functional testing
WFAs are especially valuable in physically demanding industries with higher injury risks. They help ensure candidates are prepared for the role, reducing strain, fatigue, and workplace injuries.
Ideal for roles involving:- Manual handling
- Repetitive movements
- Sustained or awkward postures
- Prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting (e.g., drivers)
- Physically demanding tasks
- Identify candidates at higher risk of injury
- Determine if job modifications or accommodations are needed
- Meet safety, legal, and compliance obligations
- Make objective hiring decisions that prevent avoidable injuries and costs
Overall, a WFA provides confidence that employees are physically prepared for their role, supporting safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.


