Attached is the revised edition of the former 1992 Pre-Placement Health Assessment Policy. This new publication aims to provide agencies with an operating framework to establish, review and implement an effective employment health assessment system across the range of recruitment activities.

Chief Executive Officers have a legislative responsibility to ensure a safe system of work for their employees and customers alike. As part of that responsibility, CEOs need to ensure that existing and prospective employees have the capacity to fulfil the inherent requirements and job demands of public sector positions to which they are appointed.

This policy forms an integral part of the Premier's Department 'Taking Safety Seriously Policy and Guidelines'. The policy and guidelines establish minimum requirements, describe the major components of an effective employment health assessment system and provide guidance associated with the establishment and or review of such a system.

In developing an effective employment health assessment system, agencies need to consult with relevant unions, staff and other key stakeholders.

Chief Executive Officers are encouraged to utilise this policy and guidelines in the development, review and implementation of their agency's employment health assessment system.

C. Gellatly
Director-General