Matching Work and Worker WorkWell Prevention & Care

To reduce injuries and their costs, three key components must be in place

However, insufficient objective data often limits a company’s effectiveness Job descriptions Often do not contain information about the physical demands that are required to perform the job Not kept current May not reflect the job as it is performed today No objective-based qualification testing for Return to work Hiring Placement

Adding Objective data provide opportunities for improvement in the three key areas Safe Jobs Better job descriptions Ergonomic changes to reduce stressors and risk Qualified Workers Improved return to work process Physical qualification of new hires and potential transfers Safe Work Practices Employee training on cumulative trauma disorders

Functional Job Descriptions (FJDs) identify physical stressors and are essential for effective return to work and hiring/placement decisions Identify ergonomic modifications that can reduce physical stressors Provide one-half the input for return to work and hiring/placement decisions Establish the foundation for a systematic ergonomic program that will meet the proposed OSHA ergonomic guidelines

Sample FJD Employer Information Clinic Information NewCo, Inc. PTs-R-Us 987 5th Ave. 4321 Elm St. New York, CA 45451 Los Angeles, CA 97878 800-111-1111 222-222-2222 Job Title Aircraft Appearance Worker Job Sub-title Job Objective Provide a clean aircraft interior between flights and at the end of the day Hours of Work 12 Clothing Steel-toed shoes/boots, company- provided uniforms, gloves Equipment/Tools Various long and short-handled tools including a mop, whisk broom and vacuum; various cleaning compounds in squeeze bottles; buckets; cloths; small garbage bags; magazines; and paper goods

Sample FJD (cont’d) Essential Job Functions Function Remove all debris and clean interior of aircraft Activity Sweep, vacuum, mop and/or whisk broom floor and eating surfaces Pushing (Occasionally) horizontal at a height of 40 in. with a force of 60 lb. up to a distance of 20 ft. to sweep, vacuum, mop, and/or whisk broom floor and seating surfaces to remove all debris and clean interior of aircraft Pulling (Occasionally) horizontal at a height of 40 in. with Hand Grip (Occasionally) static grip at a width of 3 in. with a force of 35 lb. using the right hand grip to sweep, Walking (Occasionally) indoors on a smooth surface for 100 ft. to sweep, vacuum, mop and/or whisk broom floor and seating surfaces to remove all debris and clean interior of aircraft

Sample FJD (cont’d) Activity Wash/wipe windows, tray tables, luggage bins, chairs, lavatories and kitchen area using water and/or cleaning compound Right Hand Grip (Occasionally) static grip at a width of 3 in. with a force of 15 lb. using the right hand grip to wash/ wipe windows, tray tables, luggage bins, chairs, lavatories and kitchen area using water and/or cleaning compound to remove all debris and clean interior of aircraft Left Hand Grip (Occasionally) static grip at a width of 3 in. with a force of 15 lb. using the left hand grip to wash/wipe windows, tray tables, luggage bins, chairs, lavatories and kitchen area using water and/or cleaning compound to

An objective qualification process will enhance the company’s return to work, hiring and placement processes Health care providers can make better treatment and return to work decisions Managers can make better hiring and return to work decisions Case managers can resolve claims faster Attorneys can reach more equitable settlements Employees can make better career decisions

Sample Job Match Grid Employee Name: Janet Carlson Date: Fri. June 21 7:21:33 PDT 2002 Company Name: NewCo, Inc. Job Title: Aircraft Appearance Worker

Use of Functional Job Description Data and Prework Screen During Rehabilitation Process

Promoting further employee involvement will reduce injury costs Enhanced training on the identification/prevention and care of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) will help reduce them Work conditioning program to help improve workers’ physical abilities Employee participation in Ergonomic Teams and involvement in ergonomic process creates employee ownership in safety