Every prospective House Boy will be furnished a copy of the Range of Motion Assessment Form at or before his Pre-Collaring Interview. The Master will discuss the contents of the form with the candidate, explaining to him that every applicant must submit to a brief evaluation of their range of body motion at the Pre-Collaring Inspection. The applicant will be permitted to ask questions in advance and discuss inspection protocol. Appropriate Terminology must be used since the Interview takes place in a public location where a conversation may be overheard or the Range Of Motion Chart could be viewed by passers-by.

The Pre-Collaring Inspection is held at a private location, where the applicant will be required to strip completely naked, though a footwear exemption may be granted if necessary for safe footing or balance. The candidate will then be evaluated for body movement and range of motion in the nine key areas shown on the form. The applicant may also be tasked or evaluated for motion and movement in areas not listed at the Master’s discretion. Any disabilities or restrictions will be noted on the form for future reference as a baseline to determine suitability for specific chore and exercise assignments.

A copy of the Range of Motion Assessment will be placed in the House Boy’s file after collaring and will remain available for viewing by any visitor on request. Any reports of reduced range or unexpected changes due to aging or other factors may result in a re-assessment of the House Boy’s Range of Motion, with the supplemental worksheet stapled to the original for future reference. The Master will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and House Boys with disabilities, including those with reduced range of motion.

If two or more applicants are present simultaneously during the Range of Motion Assessment, one may be tasked to assist in supervising the other by standing on the opposite side of the candidate. This will reduce the risk of falling should the applicant lose balance. The two can reverse roles if the other applicant needs assessment as well.