Job Demands Analysis

Injury prevention starts with hiring individuals who are physically able to accomplish the tasks the job requires. To do that, employers must create job descriptions that accurately describe tasks and essential functions, in a way that meets both the letter and the spirit of ADA and EEOC regulations. 

A job demands analysis, also called a physical demand analysis, is a thorough ergonomic evaluation that looks at job-specific physical and positional requirements such as:

• Repetitive motion
• Standing or sitting positions and duration
• Body mechanics
• Forces exerted when lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling

It usually takes us a day or two to complete a job demands analysis. You can use the results to:

• Create accurate, ADA and EEOC compliant job descriptions
• Identify essential functions that can be used to develop post-offer employment tests (POET)
• Have a baseline on record for that worker, that provides a basis for an accurate treatment plan in the event of a future injury

Other Injury Prevention Services

We also offer a variety of client-tailored programs designed to improve overall ergonomics and safety in the workplace:

• Group education
• Customized stretch & exercise programs
• Job shadowing and on-the-job coaching
• Presentations
• Demonstrations
• Online tools for employee education
• Signs or handouts that describe stretching or other exercises

Whether your company operates in hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, solid waste management, or another industry, partnering with PhysNet can help you focus more effectively on injury prevention. You could see a substantial reduction in workers’ comp claims and injury-related costs. Not to mention the boosts in employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention.