We provide functional capability assessments for individuals. Human Resources or Personnel Departments often find this service helpful when deciding whether an employee is safe and fit enough to return to work. In addition to making this call, we can advise on how the employee could be rehabilitated on the job in order to return to work safely (e.g. staged return).

Such an assessment has three parts: the first involves looking at the job itself and analysing what the physical demands of the job are. The second part involves assessing the physical capabilities of the individual. Finally, a conclusion is drawn as to whether the individual would manage his current job or whether he or she could do so with certain restrictions or changes.

This type of assessment is frequently done on the recommendation of a GP or Occupational Health Physician.