Preparing for a SureHire Medical & Physical

Recommendations on what to do:

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		You Must Bring your government issued photo ID to the testing facility (Drivers License, Passport, Military ID, etc.)
		Dress appropriately: shorts, t-shirt & proper footwear (running shoes, work boots).  You will not be allowed to test in bare feet or sandals
		Attempt to get 8 hours of rest the night before your scheduled appointment
		Stay hydrated with water before, during and after the testing.  Water is provided at the testing facility, however, you can bring your own water bottle
		Eat a light, healthy meal no sooner than one hour before your scheduled test
		If you are required to commute a long distance to the testing facility, do so the day before your scheduled test
		Expect to participate in a full body musculoskeletal examination followed by repeated physical lifting exercises with the weights ranging from 15 to 100lbs (dependant upon the physical demands of the job that you are applying for)
		If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, please ensure that you take your medication(s) as prescribed by your physician (a blood pressure reading is included in the medical)

Recommendations on what not to do:

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	Do not wear sandals or other open toed shoes because you will not be allowed to test for safety reasons
	Do not drive/commute long distances the same day of your scheduled test
	Do not eat fast food or other foods with a high grease content and low nutritional value immediately prior to your test.
	Do not consume alcohol the night prior to your test.

SureHire Medical Testing: What to Expect

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	Upon successful completion of your drug and/or alcohol test (if applicable) you will proceed to the medical test
	After changing into your shorts, t-shirt & athletic footwear, an occupational health technician will record your height, weight, blood pressure & grip strength
	You will then undergo a full body musculoskeletal examination by a licensed physiotherapist who will assess the stability, strength, range of motion and integrity of your muscles, joints, ligaments and bones
	If the physiotherapist identifies any medical reason(s) that will prevent you from safely completing the physical job demands of the position that you are applying for, they will request that you undergo or provide copies of further testing (X-Ray, MRI, Arthrogram, etc.) and/or rehab treatment.  You will not be able to continue with the physical testing at this time
	A blood pressure reading greater than or equal to 160/100 will require a physician's written clearance letter prior to re-testing

Critical Strength & Mobility Testing: What to Expect

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	The physical component is completed to ensure at the time of testing, you have the necessary critical strength, conditioning and mobility to safely work at the job you are applying for
	The duration of the physical is approximately 30 minutes.  During that time you will be required to: Complete a standardized stepping test (based on age & gender) Demonstrate proper lifting technique Carry weights ranging from 15-100lbs (depending upon job position) in a variety of different ways (single hand carry, overhead lift, front carry . . .) over different distances and with various sets/reps Perform positional mobility tests (crouch, squat, kneel . . .) Perform a sustained trunk flexion test
	You will not be required to perform sit-up and push-up tests.  Testing is based on the lifts and carries found on the job site with the actual weights used at a specific job position
	Individuals being tested will be required to wear a heart rate monitor, complete stations within a specific time limit and will be provided with water & towels
	Individuals who do not successfully complete the physical lifting component will receive an explanation as to why they were not successful during this attempt and ways to improve their strength, conditioning, lifting techniques and coordination