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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

Job Demands Analysis

Name: ______________________________________________________

Date of analysis: _________________________________

1. Workplace analysis

Job: ____________________________________________________

Description of job tasks

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Supervisor: _________________________________________
Contact details: ______________________________
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2. Physical demands analysis

Stand:
Task
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Estimated duration per shift ____________________

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Surface _____________________________________________
Walk:
Task
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Frequency
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Distance
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Duration
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Surface
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Sit:
Task
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Height of seat
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Back rest Yes No
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Arm rests
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Adequate height to work surface

Yes No
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Adequate leg space
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Swivel chair Yes No
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Total time spend in sitting position
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Reach and Lift:

Object/s
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Body position
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Maximum weight
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Frequency
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Obstructions
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Balance
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Hand/s used
Right _______
Left _______
Both _______

Carry:
Object
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Maximum weight
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Distance
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Frequency
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Obstructions
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Balance
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Hand/s used
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Push and pull:

Object
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Body position
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Surface
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Maximum weight
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Distance
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Frequency
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Obstructions
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Climb:
Task
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Device
Stairs _______
Ladder _______
Scaffolding _______

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Height
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Duration
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Frequency
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Balance
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Bend, crouch, and kneel:

Task
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Frequency
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Duration
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Skilled handwork tasks:

Task
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With or without vision of task
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Hands involved in task

Right _______
Left _______
Both _______
Gloves Yes No
Grips
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Wrist position and movement
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Duration
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Frequency
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Tools used
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Neck actions:
Extreme neck flexion, extension, side to side turning
Yes No
Task
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Duration
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Frequency

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Working conditions:

Exposed to Yes No
Extreme temperatures
Sudden changes in temperature
Noise
Cramped spaces
Cold surfaces/tool
Hot surfaces/tools
Sharp tools or products
Vibration
Drive motor
Heavy machinery
Industrial machinery
Work alone to long periods
Other: specify

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3. Cognitive and emotional analysis

Cognitive and emotional demands Yes No

Reading and/or mathematical skills
Writing and/or computer skills
Verbal skills
Memory, concentration
Planning
Problem solving
Other: specify

Adapted from Toronto Job Demands Analysis (2008)