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arbeidskundig onderzoek

English translation: occupational evaluation


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Dutch term or phrase:arbeidskundig onderzoek
English translation:occupational evaluation
Entered by: Lianne Van De Ven
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12:47 Apr 7, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / medical : capacity for work
Dutch term or phrase: arbeidskundig onderzoek
How can I translate arbeidskundig onderzoek in the following context:

Someone who receives an occupational disability benefit is invited to undergo a compulsory examintion to determine whether he is indeed eligible for benefits.

He has to undergo both 'een medisch en arbeidskundig onderzoek'.

Is there an English term for 'arbeidskundig onderzoek'or should I perhaps paraphrase it?

Thanks in advance,

Liz
liz2
occupational evaluation
Explanation:
The pro term is 'occupational' in this context.

"We asked for volunteers who would be willing to undergo a complete medical and occupational evaluation."
http://is.gd/yS0nIE

OHSEP is a program in the California Department of Public Health that tracks work-related injuries and diseases, conducts workplace studies about occupational exposures and health effects, and makes prevention recommendations to employers and employees.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ohsep/Pages/default.aspx
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Lianne Van De Ven
United States
Local time: 07:51
Grading comment
This fits perfectly.
Thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4occupational evaluation
Lianne Van De Ven
3fitness for duty examination/occupational medical examination
Ron Hartong PhD
3work-relatedKirsten Bodart


  

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work-related


Explanation:
I am not sure, but it sounds like there is a medical, but the person must also be deemed unable to do his job or any job possibly, despite his problem. So 'work-related' sprung into my mind.

Kirsten Bodart
Germany
Local time: 13:51
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Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
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fitness for duty examination/occupational medical examination


Explanation:
I don't think the terms are exactly equivalent, but I think there is sufficient overlap in meaning to use either one as a translation.

Example sentence(s):
  • ... *fitness for duty examinations* must be job related ... and will only be initiated when there is reasonable belief ... that due to the employee’s medical or mental health condition, the employee will be unable to perform essential job functions or .
  • *Occupational medical examinations* are conducted to determine: ... If workers are medically and physically able to perform the assigned duties without substantial risk of harm to themselves, others, or the mission ...

    Reference: http://www.doc.state.ok.us/Offtech/110218ac.pdf
    Reference: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/605505mp.pdf
Ron Hartong PhD
Local time: 13:51
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Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
occupational evaluation


Explanation:
The pro term is 'occupational' in this context.

"We asked for volunteers who would be willing to undergo a complete medical and occupational evaluation."
http://is.gd/yS0nIE

OHSEP is a program in the California Department of Public Health that tracks work-related injuries and diseases, conducts workplace studies about occupational exposures and health effects, and makes prevention recommendations to employers and employees.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ohsep/Pages/default.aspx

Lianne Van De Ven
United States
Local time: 07:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 111
Grading comment
This fits perfectly.
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof
16 mins
  -> Bedankt, Tina

agree  analytical
1 hr
  -> Bedankt, analytical

agree  Josephine Isaacs
6 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Sindy Cremer
1 day20 hrs
  -> Thanks
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Apr 12, 2011 - Changes made by Lianne Van De Ven:
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