OccuMED uses the Astrand Bicycle Ergometer to assess a worker's fitness. This method provides one of the best indirect tests of aerobic work capacity (VO2 max) and provides OccuMED clients with a more accurate indicator of a worker's level of fitness.
A fitness test may be an important criteria in assessing a worker's capacity to safely and effectively carry out their job , for example, those involved in mine or emergency rescue. |