Physical Demand Analysis (PDAs) are the foundation of injury prevention. PDAs identify the physical demands of the job required to complete the Essential Functions of the job. The postures, positional activities, and material handling demands are identified and quantified to align with the frequencies used by the Department of Labor and Occupational Requirements Survey.

Advantages and uses of PDAs at your organization:

Provides a detailed description of the Essential Functions and physical demands required to complete the tasks of each job.

Used as an adjunct to the job description to quantify the physical demands and Essential Functions required, using validated, reliable, and consistent measurement techniques and methods.

Assists Human Resources (HR) Departments with new hire Applicant placement and restricted duty or accommodative job placements for injured employees.

The PDA is often used by Physicians and Therapists to determine ability to Return to Work (RTW) following an injury or surgery.

Assists Physicians with IME (Independent Medical Evaluation) determinations.

Provides the foundation data for additional programs, including Post-offer Employment Testing; Exercise, Stretch, and Mobility Programs; Fitness for Duty programs and Testing; Return-To-Work programs.

Benefits

• Assists in the identification of high-risk exposures
• Provides a detailed job description which outlines essential functions, required physical tasks and postures
• Quantifies the job demands using valid, reliable, and consistent measurement techniques. 
• Provides the foundation data for additional programs, including Post-offer Employment Testing; Exercise, Stretch, and Mobility Programs; Fitness For Duty programs and Testing; Return-To-Work programs