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A physical
demands analysis, or PDA, is based
on measuring the physical factors associated with a specific
position or job function. Compensation boards in various provinces
are now requesting that companies supply PDAs when a claim
comes in.
A job demands analysis, or JDA,
is more in-depth and involves the identification of physical
as well as environmental, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial
requirements. It is the natural evolution of the PDA and what
proactive companies are incorporating into their health and safety
process.
Both PDAs and JDAs entail on-site job observation.
In other words, we get to watch other people work. We also
interview employees as well as management (thus appeasing our
need to talk, as per the definition of being a consultant),
and review a draft report before completing the final documentation.
Specifically, a JDA as conducted
by WorkSMART®:
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Outlines physical, environmental,
sensory, cognitive and psychosocial demands within a particular
job classification |
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Assists health professionals
by providing the standard of comparison when an individual's
fitness and functional capacities are measured relative
to performing a specific task or job |
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Assists claims management processes |
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Identifies health, safety or
skills training requirements of the employees |
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Red flags ergonomic hazards
and provides recommended controls |
As you can see, we do a darn good job, at least
according to our clients. However, if you personally:
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Have a nasty allergic reaction
to consultants |
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Hate to spend money on consultants |
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Were once married to a consultant
and lost everything in the divorce except for the goldfish
which immediately drowned |
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All of the above... |
... then you may want to consider attending
WorkSMART®'s PDA
/ JDA Workshop, designed to provide participants
with a practical, step-by-step approach on how to complete
a thorough, accurate, and multi-use document. Go ahead...
you can do it ...we'll show you how!
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