POET
Make Safe, Informed Hiring Decisions
Post-offer employment testing (POET) is a functional abilities test performed after a conditional job offer to confirm that a new hire can safely meet the physical demands of the role.
As recently as 2023, OSHA reported that 36% of all workplace injuries occurred during the first year of employment. Our experience shows that new hires often experience injuries within 30-90 days when their physical capacity doesn’t match the demands of the job.
POETs reduce this risk. They ensure employees are genuinely prepared for the required tasks before starting full duty.
Quick Benefits
- Safer hiring processes
- Reduced early-tenure injuries
- Lower Workers’ Comp risk exposure
- Documentation that supports compliance and defensible hiring
- Better job placement/fit
Work-Fit’s POET Process
Work-Fit clinicians conduct standardized functional tests that are customized to the role and your needs. Testing is:
- Objective
- Repeatable
- Built on decades of ergonomic and human performance expertise
- Legally defensible
Types of POETs
Each pre-offer test is tailored to actual job descriptions and physical demand analyses. Individual tasks that are commonly evaluated include:
- Carrying tasks
- Lifting (various weights and heights)
- Pushing/pulling
- Bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting
- Grip strength and balance
- Repetition tolerance
- Job-specific movement patterns
POET is Part of Work-Fit’s Proactive Approach
Post-offer employment testing (POET) is a functional abilities test performed after a conditional job offer to confirm that a new hire can safely meet the physical demands of the role.
Get Started With Work-Fit
Ready to learn more about our POET services? Contact our team today for more information about pricing and implementation for your business.