Fitness Certificate
/ˈfɪtnəs sərˌtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document certifying that a person or object meets specified health, safety, or operational standards.
The vehicle could not be registered without a valid fitness certificate.
- (n.) A certificate required by law to confirm that an employee is physically capable of performing certain job duties.
The employee submitted a fitness certificate to prove fitness for hazardous work.
Forms
- fitness certificate
- fitness certificates
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Commentary
Often required by regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with safety or health standards; drafting should specify the standards and issuing authority clearly.
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