Hi Pricilla,
I bought the Chester fit test from Fitech UK http://shop.fitech.eu/ and the UK distributer who I called are Fitness Assist on 01978 660077, they were really helpful.
I have done several tests now and once you get into it, it is pretty straightforward and you can actually make it fun!
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Lesley Bamford BSc(hons) SCPHN-OH
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Thanks Lesley
Would be v keen to get rep in to do a demo before committing. Grateful if you could forward me the contact on mon.
Have a great w end
Priscilla
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On 12 Aug 2011, at 11:19, Lesley Bamford <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Pricilla,
>
> I contacted the UK supplier (sorry not in my office today so can't give you the name, will put it on Monday} and a guy named Pete was great, explaining how to conduct the test well etc. He explained to me that it was fine to use the same step (30 inches) for all age groups over 18yrs as the overall result will be the same. With a smaller step it would just mean that over 45's will get slightly further through the test process, also it means that all employees will complete the same test on the same equipment so no chance of ambiguity of results.
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
>
> Lesley Bamford BSc(hons) SCPHN-OH
>
> Occupational Health Advisor
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 12 August 2011 09:01
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> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Fitness Tests for Security Officers
>
> Hi Lesley
>
> Did you obtain a range of different sized steps or just the one size?
>
> Regards
>
> Priscilla
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 10 Aug 2011, at 11:12, Lesley Bamford <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Hi Terry,
>>
>> I have just purchased the Chester step test to carry out confined space medicals. There is a good graph in the literature giving the norms for aerobic capacity. It gives a fitness rating for men and women from poor, below average, average, good to excellent. I think the key is to assess what rating would be acceptable for the security team and ensure a good policy to deal with individuals who may not measure up ie. are you going to offer help with weight loss and raising fitness levels?
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> Lesley
>>
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>> Sent: 10 August 2011 11:01
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>> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Fitness Tests for Security Officers
>> Importance: High
>>
>> Hi There List,
>> I have been approached to look into completing a Fitness Test on the security guards that are employed by us and patrol our site etc. Their job descriptions do state a level of fitness is required but this has never been measured. The Director of Security is now wanting this measured as he is concerned that a proportion of his men and ladies would not be in any fit state to apprehend an individual if they were to run from one site to the next, they cover 7 buildings in an approx 1 mile radius but their patrol is 3 miles and some are unable to even complete this x1/shift.
>>
>> Would any of you be prepared to share any tests or assessments if you do anything similar........we have done some research and within the constraints of our offices we think the Chester Step test might be our best option. These guys already have Health Surveillance- Lung functions, audio, B/P, weight- as they have contact with our products.
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>> Thanks in anticipation.
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>> Terri
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