Federal law instructs that drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) need to receive routine physical examinations under the Department of Transportation. DOT physicals are highly regulated to ensure that driver’s stay safe and are aimed to detect any physical, mental, and emotional issues that can affect drivers’ ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle.

Our DOT medical examiners undergo specific training to understand the regulation and prevent drivers from being inappropriately disqualified. Call us today for an appointment

DOT PHYSICALS ARE ESSENTIAL

DOT physicals are required if you’re a commercial driver or employ commercial drivers. This helps ensure drivers are safe on the road, and keep you in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). We provide current, comprehensive knowledge of DOT rules and regulations. All our doctors are FMCSA National Registry certified, so our centers will always be able to conduct physicals for the DOT.

We're compliant with current regulations and use the following appropriate forms:

• Revised Medical Examination Report (MER) form MCSA-5875
• Revised Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) form MCSA-5876
• Revised Medical Examination Results form MCSA-5850

DOT PHYSICAL REGULATIONS

DOT Drug Testing: DOT drug testing screenings test for the presence of illegal drugs, alcohol, and other substances, helping to create a safer work environment.

DOT Policy Development: We help employers develop written drug and alcohol policies in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

WHAT ARE FIT FOR DUTY EXAMS, AND WHY IS IT REQUIRED?

One of the main purposes for a fit for duty exam is to determine if the employees are able to fill all the job requirements without affecting their health and safety. Another reason is to make sure the applicant can comply with all the health and physical standards of the job before they are considered for employment. A fit for duty exam can also be useful to see what accommodations employees with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses need in order to continue working.

Employers must have a need to establish whether or not a particular employee can safely execute his or her work duties, they will usually request the employee have a fit for duty evaluation. There are a number of reasons an employer may request an employee fit for duty evaluation including work-related injuries, safety concerns, performance issues, or transfer to a new position. Fit for duty evaluations can include input from the employer and the medical professional who performs the exam.

Any fit for duty evaluation should be performed by an outside medical professional to guarantee an objective, unbiased evaluation, and final report. The evaluation analyzes the employee’s job requirements, assesses the employee’s physical capabilities, and assesses the employee’s psychological state. The medical professional who performs the evaluation prepares the final report after the evaluation is finished. The report includes recommendations suggesting whether or not the employee should return to work or continue in his or her present position. For employees that are recovering over a short period, the report may make recommendations for their recovery period. The report may also recommend certain accommodations for employees with long-term disabilities.

Employees who are absent from work for any length of time due to injury or illness of any kind are usually required to submit a fit for duty evaluation before they are permitted to resume working. One reason employers request fit for duty evaluations under these circumstances is to protect themselves, as well as the employee. The evaluation assures the employer that the employee is fit for duty and will not be in danger in the work environment. Requiring fit for duty evaluations also protects the employer from high insurance costs. The fit for duty evaluations also uphold and demonstrate the company’s beliefs that employee health and safety are essential to a healthy workplace.

An employer may also request a fit for duty evaluation when safety concerns arise regarding an employee’s behavior on the job. If someone makes an observation that raises questions about whether an employee is fit enough to fulfill his or her work responsibilities, the employer must submit a request for that employee to have a fit for duty evaluation. There is a process that the employer must follow to submit the referral in order to protect the employee(s) involved. Once the fit for duty evaluation has taken place, the final report is used to help the employer determine if the employee is fit for duty. Included in the final report are medical records, personnel documents, test results, and recommendations.

Recommendations might be accommodations for short-term recovery or accommodations for long-term disabilities, depending on the findings of the fit for duty evaluation.

We offer a complete line of post hire/pre-placement physicals to meet your specific needs. We can tailor a post hire/pre-placement exam to meet your needs for your facility.

WHAT ARE EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS?

Employee physicals are aimed to ensure workers stay safe and healthy on the job. Many jobs with specific requirements need regular physical exams for employees to boost workforce safety. Other jobs that involve interaction with the public require physicals to protect both the employee and the public. Need a physical? Contact Conservative Care today to schedule an appointment.

OUR PROCESS WITH EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS

Conservative Care implements many regulated employee physicals, keeping it simple for your business to stay in good standing with state and federal rules and regulations.

This includes the Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) physicals, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additionally, we work diligently to ensure that our clinical guidelines are up-to-date with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Conservative Care offers a variety of general wellness exams and job safety physicals to maintain the health and safety of your employees, making them more productive at work and at home. Types of physicals include:

• Respirator Clearance Evaluation
• Hazmat
• Merchant / Mariner
• Physicals
• PHA Physicals
• Firefighter/Police Physicals
• Job-specific Functional Tests
• Pre-placement and Pre-hire Physicals
• Functional Capacity Exams
• OSHA-Compliant Baseline, Periodic, and Exit Surveillance Physicals
• Arsenic, Asbestos, Lead, Silica, Ethylene Oxide, Methylene Chloride, Pesticides, Hexavalent, Chromium, Benzene, Cadmium, Mercury
• Hazardous Waste Operator and Emergency Response Physicals (HAZWOPER)