Cost effective job placement physical examinations. A decision making framework.

1. Job placement physical examinations are performed to match the worker's physical capabilities with the anticipated job assignment. A careful analysis of the work setting and company philosophy should be done prior to structuring a program for job placement examination. These examinations also provide valuable baseline data. 2. Components of the examination should be tailored to the specific work setting and the identified purposes for performing job placement examinations. Job analysis, careful history taking, physical examination, and laboratory and specialized testing are common aspects. 3. Results obtained in the job placement examination program should be handled carefully and ethically to comply with government regulations and legal implications.