Full to Minor limitations in ROM in most joints/limbs (excluding hands/feet/ knees)

Full ROM hands/feet/knees

Digit Amputation and has average to strong grip strength.

Moderate limitations in ROM in some joints/limbs

AND/OR

Minor to moderate limitation in ROM hands/feet/knee)

Any below knee amputation

Amputation of digits with weak grip strength

Awaiting Surgery/current injury

Unable to complete a deep squat.

Unable to get up after completing a full squat without support.

Unable to raise arms above head.

Unable to raise arms above head when arms are outstretched to the side.

Any amputation above the knee

Any amputation of the arm

Better than or equal to 6/9 combined vision - uncorrected & corrected in both eyes.

6/18 or better in either eye

Visual field >=140˚

6/9 or worse combined vision corrected and uncorrected in both eyes

6/18 or worse in either eye

Eye movement test shows limitations

Visual field <140˚

Loss of vision in one eye that is uncorrectable

> 70%

60% – 70% and symptomatic Or If less than 70% and asymptomatic

Nil history of serious illness or repetitive injuries

History of serious illness (e.g. cancer, leukaemia) or repetitive injuries that has resolved or asymptomatic.

Presence of chronic conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis or advanced osteoarthritis

No history of any Mental Health issues/ episodes.

Previous history of any psychological condition, including but not limited to: Depression/PTSD/Anxiety/ Psychosis/ ADHD

Current and stable (managed) psychological condition, including but not limited to: Depression /PTSD/ Anxiety/ Psychosis/ ADHD

Previous admission to a Mental Health Facility

Previous or current prescription of any medication related to a psychological condition.

Current unstable psychological condition including but not limited to: Depression /PTSD/ Anxiety/ Psychosis/ ADHD

Blood Pressure less than 140/90

No history of heart disease or cardiac procedure

No history of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat

Blood Pressure 140/90 and over

History of heart disease or cardiac procedure

History of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat

Cholesterol < than 7

Cholesterol 7 and over

Blood Sugar < than 10mmol

Blood sugar – 10mmol and above

Reviewed in assessment

Reviewed in assessment

Prescribed medications do not cause any loss of concentration, tiredness, dizziness or affect their safety within the workplace.

Takes prescription medications which may cause impairment and loss of concentration resulting in the safety within the workplace.

Medical history – no contraindications (including no hearing aids)

Hearing of 20dB or less in each ear at 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz and 3KHz.

AND a hearing threshold of 30dB or better at 4KHz in both ears.

Mild loss in either ear (>25-40dB) (equivalent to a whisper range) at more the one frequency >1kHz.

Unilateral hearing loss

Greater than 40dB but less then 60dB in more than one frequency

If hearing loss is less than a total of 84 dB over the 0.5, 1, and 2 kHz range or less than a total of 123 dB over the 3,4 and 6 kHz range in BOTH ears candidate is fit for the role.

If hearing loss is more than a total of 84 dB over the 0.5, 1, and 2 kHz range or more than a total of 123 dB over the 3,4 and 6 kHz range in ONE or BOTH ears the candidate is high risk and currently unfit for the role.

Medical history - potential contraindications

Hearing of 35dB or less in each ear at 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz and 3KHz.

AND an average of 25dB or less in each ear averaged over 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz and 3KHz.

AND hearing threshold of 45dB or better at 4KHz in each ear.

AND speech in quiet and speech in noise testing should be completed.

Medical history - potential contraindications

Full loss of hearing in at least one ear (60dB or greater in more than one frequency).

Does not meet Medium requirements, and candidate advised to see audiologist for hearing exam.

Meniere’s disease

Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo

Hearing Aids – Refer medium risk. To be approved on a case-by-case basis using hearing aid guidelines and assessment protocol.

They need to fit with an earpiece

They need to have a suitably strong fit that they are unlikely to get knocked out of the ear during daily tasks or expected ad-hoc tasks (e.g. C&R)

An assessment should be made by the audiologist to confirm the stability of the aids in terms of fit, primarily for risk of dislodgment in a struggle and whether indwelling aids are required.

Whether over-ear or in-ear is being considered. The hearing aid receiver needs to work while wearing a Corrections supplied earpiece which is generally connected to a digital radiotelephone system.

The standard radio earpiece for Custodial officers is the Motorola D-Shell - PMLN7396A

Motorola translucent tube and rubber ear tip

Motorola Mag-one flexible Earpiece with inline mic and push to talk

Flexible earpiece – C style

Consideration of the type of hearing aid worn and confirm that is suitable to work with an earpiece from an audiological point of view.

Noting that volume needs to be at a level where others within 1m cannot hear.

Some Bluetooth hearing aids can connect directly to radios. Alternatively, Workbridge can be contacted for a Bluetooth loop to make a connection.

Consider this requirement when deciding on the type of hearing aid provided.

Hearing aids must be used at all times at work and must be well maintained.

Must be serviced, checked and inspected regularly – at least annually.

If a hearing aid is faulty or lost then the person may be stood down to limited duties, based on fitness for work.

Consider this requirement when deciding on the type of hearing aid provided.

Note that Corrections do not fund maintenance or replacement costs. Any costs associated with the Hearing aids must be covered by the individual or their personal insurance cover.

Consider this requirement when deciding on the type of hearing aid provided.