WorkSTEPS
WorkSTEPS is a nationally respected functional employment testing program used by employers across the country to make smarter, safer hiring decisions. Designed for pre-offer and post-offer testing, the program evaluates a candidate’s physical abilities and matches them to the actual demands of the job.
This process helps employers:
- Reduce workplace injuries
- Lower workers’ compensation claims
- Improve hiring accuracy
- Stay fully compliant with ADA and EEOC guidelines
Backed by objective scientific data, WorkSTEPS is cost-effective, credible, and legally defensible. It’s built to withstand scrutiny—and virtually eliminates hiring fraud and abuse.
WorkSTEPS was developed to meet the need for reliable, medically sound, and litigation-tested employment testing. Today, it remains the gold standard in functional testing programs, trusted by thousands of employers nationwide.
Partner Testimonial
Lott Physical Therapy has been an outstanding partner in helping us ensure our new hires are physically prepared for the demands of the job. Their WorkSTEPS testing is thorough, fast, and job-specific, which has improved our hiring process and reduced workplace injuries.
We value their professionalism, quick turnaround, and deep understanding of industrial job demands. Lott PT is a trusted part of our safety and onboarding process.
– Joy S., Vulcraft Nucor – Texas
WorkSTEPS Services and Benefits
WorkSTEPS offers comprehensive procedures and processes designed to support businesses in optimizing their workforce and reducing workplace injury risks. These include:
- Job Analysis and Worksite Assessments
- Functional Employment Testing
- Ongoing Educational Training
WorkSTEPS uses functional testing as the cornerstone for hiring, fit-for-duty evaluations, and return-to-work programs. By implementing these practices, WorkSTEPS helps organizations:
- Match employees to the essential functions of their roles, ensuring safety and productivity.
- Facilitate a safe and timely return to work after injury or illness.
- Provide objective, personalized data that aids in resolving disputes and addressing fraudulent workers’ compensation claims effectively.
The Proven Benefits of WorkSTEPS for Employers
WorkSTEPS provides employers with numerous advantages, including:
- Cost Savings: Achieve a significant return on investment through reduced workplace injury costs.
- Informed Hiring Decisions: Ensure candidates can safely perform the essential functions of their job before hiring.
- Reduced Workplace Injuries: Proven effectiveness in lowering the incidence of on-the-job injuries.
- Fraud Prevention: Successfully resolve fraudulent injury claims with documented, objective data.
Functional Employment Testing Objectives
- Evaluate new hires’ ability to meet job demands based on objective, individualized data.
- Establish realistic treatment goals to support recovery after injuries.
- Facilitate a safe and efficient return to work.
- Conduct periodic assessments of current employees to monitor performance and safety.
- Accurately verify the extent of reported injuries to ensure appropriate care and resolution.
Key Advantages of WorkSTEPS® Employment Tests
WorkSTEPS® employment tests are designed to provide employers with legally compliant, safe, and scientifically backed evaluations. Key features include:
- Legally Compliant: Tests adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Validated and Job-Specific: Content is based on individualized Essential Job Functions (EJF) to ensure relevance and accuracy.
- Effort Evaluation: Built-in sincerity-of-effort assessments to verify authentic performance.
- Fair and Consistent: Non-discriminatory procedures ensure equal treatment for all candidates.
- Safety-Focused: Testing includes safeguards to prevent injury during evaluations.
- Precisely Controlled: Tests are conducted strictly according to EJF specifications.
- Scientifically Supported: Testing criteria are peer-reviewed, published, and backed by reputable organizations such as NIOSH, AMA, and CDC.