Despite the term, pre-employment screening can and should be conducted at regular intervals for employees.
The purpose of pre-employment assessments is to determine whether a candidate is capable and reliable enough to perform the job safely; a competent employee must be alert to potential hazards and maintain a level of health and fitness required for the role.
However, these medical assessments can be conducted at any point in time despite the term 'pre-employment'. This is especially if the assessment is a recurring legal requirement for your industry.
For example, the NSW Government mandated regular audiometry testing for workers exposed to excessive noise levels.
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