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ODOT Physical Abilities Testing Joe McFarlane - Regional Director OK/AR

ODOT Physical Abilities Testing Joe McFarlane - Regional Director OK/AR

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ODOT Physical Abilities Testing

Joe McFarlane - Regional Director OK/AR

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OBJECTIVES Explain the purpose for the program. Explain objectives of the program. Explain the ODOT process. Explain the “Employee Flow”.

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1. Provide a safer working environment.2. Hire and retain physically capable people.3. Reduce Costs of Worker’s Comp. Insurance.

Pre-employment physicals? Return to work physicals?

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Increased costs of work related injuries. Aging work force. Difficulty finding and retaining workforce. Match the physical abilities of a worker to

the specific physical demands of a job.

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Helps to reduce the risk of injury due to over exertion and lack of physical ability.

Cost reduction and cost containment related to reducing the number of work-related injuries.

Additional reduction in associated costs such as time off, worker replacement, lost productivity, employee turnover, reserve allocations, administrative costs and legal expenses which all contribute to the negative financial impact of on-the-job injuries.

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Establishes physical baseline for the employee.

Limits employer liability for pre-existing conditions (apportionment).

Limits medical treatment to “previous status only”.

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Medical history interview. Blood Pressure. Cardiovascular Step Test. Comprehensive

musculoskeletal evaluation by licensed medical provider comprised of 20 physical measurements of the spine and upper extremities.

Static Lifting. Dynamic Lifting. Clinician measures full body

impairment.

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Clinician measures joint integrity or looseness. Clinician scores posture, strength, and full body

flexibility. Clinician evaluates neurological components . Clinician measures lumbar and cervical range of

motion. Clinician establishes baseline status and/or

medical risk. Candidate performs job specific tasks. (PAT) Tests matches candidate’s strength and

conditioning to job demands. Pass/Fail report provided to employer.

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Performed review of accident types and job classifications.

Result of review: Most accidents coming from: Transportation Equipment Operators (I-IV). Transportation Technicians (I-IV). Auto/Engine Mechanics (I-IV).

Majority of accidents soft tissue related (muscle pulls, strains, sprains and skeletal injuries).

30% of these types of injuries required days away from work.

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4 job descriptions were tested.

Each job description has job specific tasks that have gone through validation testing.

Validation testing was done on site at ODOT facility, with ODOT personnel, on ODOT equipment, with input from multiple levels of ODOT employees.

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Automotive /Engine Mechanic Levels I-IV

Transportation Equipment Operator Levels I-II

Transportation Equipment Operator Levels III-IV

Transportation Technician Levels I-IV

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Select Care Management Office (CMO) One call – One number

Referral Form- Fax: 800-525-2304 Email: [email protected]

Employee will be tested in 24-48 hours

Results will be sent back to the person who called the CMO immediately after testing

All communication goes through the CMO to track process

Robin Sexton at the CMO will manage all ODOT testing

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Job Offer/ Return to Work Contingent on passing Physical Abilities and Drug & Alcohol test

Selects Call Center (CMO) ODOT representative sends a referral form via fax or email

Selects Call Center (CMO) immediately schedules with provider for the test within 24-48 hours

Selects Call Center (CMO) calls ODOT representative with appointment time, date, address, tester, etc.

Potential/Returning Employee takes Physical Abilities Test

Potential/Returning Employee PASSES Physical Abilities Test

Potential/Returning Employee FAILS Physical Abilities Test

Testing facility sends Select Call Center (CMO) Pass/Fail Form Immediately

If fail is for medical reasons, the employee can get medication and release from physician to

retake test

Selects Call Center (CMO) sends form to ODOT representative Immediately

Potential /Returning Employee follows up with ODOT representative once medical issue is

under control.

ODOT Representative contacts Select Call Center (CMO) to schedule test again

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