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Occupational Health Screening Services for Employers

Pre-employment physicals, medical exams, and fitness-for-duty screenings so you can hire, return and retain workers with confidence.

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What is Occupational Health Screening?

Occupational health screening includes medical exams and fitness-for-duty evaluations used to assess whether an individual can safely perform the physical requirements of a specific role.

Employers use these screenings to:
  • Reduce the risk of work-related injuries
  • Support OSHA, ADA, DOT, and industry medical requirements
  • Establish baseline health data for safety-sensitive roles
  • Support return-to-work decisions after injury or illness

Common roles that require occupational health screening includeheavy equipment operators, commercial drivers, healthcare staff, construction workers, manufacturing teams, emergency responders,and other safety-sensitive positions.

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Why Employers Choose Us For Occupational Health Screenings

Support Existing Compliance Efforts

Access screening services that can align with OSHA surveillance programs, DOT medical requirements, and industry standards as part of your internal workforce health strategy.

Manage Workers’ Comp Exposure

Use consistent screening programs to help reduce injury risk, limit lost time incidents, and support broader workers’ compensation cost control initiatives.

Maintain Workforce Readiness

Evaluate whether individuals can safely perform the physical demands of a role before reporting to work or returning after an absence.

Reinforce Consistent Hiring Practices

Apply job related, role specific screening policies that support internal documentation, risk management, and good faith employment practices.

Support Long-Term Workforce Health

Identify potential concerns early and maintain baseline health data for safety-sensitive positions over time.

Occupational Health Screening Services We Offer

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Pre-Employment Physical Exams

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Return-to-Work Exams

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DOT Physical

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Non-DOT Physical

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Lift Test Level 1 & 2

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Respirator Medical Clearance & Fit Testing

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Hearing Conservation & Audiometric Testing

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Vision Screening Services

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Vaccinations, Immunizations & Titer Testing

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Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

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Occupational Health Screening Tailored to Your Workforce

No two job roles carry the same physical demands. Shield works with employers to provide occupational health screenings with:

  • Job task analyses and essential functions
  • Industry and OSHA program requirements
  • Workers’ compensation carrier expectations
  • Internal risk management policies
  • ADA-related accommodation processes
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Build a Safer Workforce With Shield Screening

From single-location staffing to multi-state operations, Shield supports occupational health screening programs that scale with your workforce. 



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Occupational Health Screening FAQs

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What are occupational health screening services?

Occupational health screening services help employers evaluate whether candidates or employees meet the health and safety requirements of a specific role. These services can include drug testing, physical exams, and other workplace health checks to reduce risk, support consistency, and promote a safe working environment.

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What does occupational health screening include?

Occupational health screening typically includes services such as drug and alcohol testing, physical examinations, and role-specific health assessments. Depending on the industry and job requirements, employers may also include additional screenings to ensure candidates are fit for duty and meet workplace safety standards.

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What is the difference between a pre-employment physical and a DOT physical?

A pre-employment physical is tied to job-specific duties. DOT physicals follow FMCSA requirements for commercial drivers.

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How often should occupational health screenings be conducted?

Timing depends on an employer’s program and industry standards. Companies need to consult their own legal counsel about their compliance responsibilities under the FCRA and applicable state and local laws.

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