1. Matching Work and Worker WorkWell Prevention & Care

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Sample FJD Employer Information Clinic Information
NewCo, Inc. PTs-R-Us
987 5th Ave Elm St.
New York, CA Los Angeles, CA 97878
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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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