Fit-for-Duty Evaluations by
Prime Medical Evaluators

Prime Medical Evaluators recognizes that various situations demand different types of assessments of functional capacity. One such scenario arises when injured or ill employees recover sufficiently to return to work. In such cases, the employer may require a fitness-for-duty (FFD) evaluation.

Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations: Ensuring Functional Capacity and Job Fit

Fitness-for-duty evaluations play a pivotal role in assessing functional capacity and determining the compatibility between an individual's abilities and the essential functions of their job. These evaluations concentrate on mitigating exposure to risk factors associated with injuries. The focus is on the essential functions unique to the specific occupation. This encompasses physical risk factors like force, repetition, posture, vibration, range of motion, muscle strength, grip strength, lift capacity, lighting, and workstation design. By identifying these factors, they can be further dissected into precise body mechanics, calculating the exact force, time, and motion required to perform duties safely.