Need DOT Testing in the Acadiana area?

Guardian Medical & Safety LLC in Scott, La can help.

 

What to Expect During a DOT Physical Examination

 

The DOT Physical Exam includes several individual checks that can measure physical capabilities and detect potential health conditions. It involves a review of your medical history, checking your blood pressure, as well as your pulse rate. In addition, a vision test, hearing test, and physical examination are also given during the process.

 

Physical Exam

 

This portion of the DOT test involves a physical exam of the following:

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• General health and apperance

• Abdomen and organs

• Limbs

• Lungs and chest

• Mouth and throat

• Neurological

• Skeletal

 

Each is evaluated to look for any potential health issues that could make work unsafe.

 

Vision Test

 

Vision is also an important part of safe driving. Guardian Medical & Safety will test your vision to check for any potential issues that could affect you on the job. A vision score between 20 to 40 for both eyes is considered acceptable. Those who wear prescription glasses are encouraged to bring them along for this part of the test.

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Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate

 

DOT and FAA regulated employees must spend several hours driving commercial moto vehicles, piloting aircraft, or working other DOT or FAA regulated jobs each day, which can place additional strain on the body. For this reason, your blood pressure and pulse will be measured to look for any potential conditions that could make your job difficult or unsafe.

 

Hearing Test

 

An important part of safe driving is ensuring that the driver can properly focus on the road, and this includes using their sense of hearing. For this part of the examination, you will need to be able to identify a forced whisper from approximately five feet away. We also have an Audiogram Booth available at our client's request for more in-depth baseline hearing test.

 

Urine Drug Screen and Breath Alcohol Test

 

As a DOT regulated employer whose employees are piloting aircraft, driving commercial motor vehicles, working on pipelines, or operating heavy machinery, you are responsible for providing a safe work environment for your employees and others on the job. A Pre-Employment, Random, and/or Reasonable Suspicion DOT Urine Drug Screen and Breath Alcohol Test can determine if there are potential concerns for individuals in safety sensitive roles that could put your employee's safety or the safety of others at risk.

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Look no further than Guardian for your DOT testing needs! Our experienced in-house Certified Medical Examiners, Medical Directors, and Medical Review Officers can take you through each step of the process and help you get your results quickly and easily. And of course, you can always schedule DOT Physical Exams with us through FormFox, First Advantage, or Pipeline Testing Consortium. If you are near the Scott area and need DOT testing, call us at 337-202-2223 or email us at clinic@guardian.ms to schedule.

 

Experience the difference of fast, efficient DOT testing at Guardian Medical & Safety.