What is a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)?

A PDA is an objective measurement of all tasks involved in the performance of a specific employment position, quantifying the essential duties and physical, biomechanical and physiological components of that position. This analysis allows comparison of an individual’s ability to safely perform a specific position and assists in identifying appropriate task modification(s) to assist with early and safe return to work.

The Service

Our PDAs quantify the job demands, identify any high risk task(s) and are imperative in the facilitation of an early and safe return to work plan. By objectively identifying all required physical components involved in the performance of a specific position employers can better manage their business and workforce.

Service Overview

• Onsite assessment
• Quantification of the physical, biomechanical and physiological components of the essential duties of the position
• Provision of results in an easy to read format with pictorial representation
• Detailed report of the position

Our Difference

• Highly qualified, specifically trained experts
• Objective assessment of specific job requirements
• Interview and observation with employees
• Quantitative measurement of required job tasks
• Identification of essential tasks of position

Why an Ergonomic Evaluation?

An Ergonomic Evaluation assesses an individual’s workstation to ensure optimal working posture and work practices. This is a supportive service an employer can offer to an employee to ensure optimal comfort, maintain productivity and foster increased satisfaction.

The Service

We conduct a detailed observation and assessment of a particular employee and their workstation, equipment and work practices commonly used. This allows us to develop recommendations regarding potential modifications to the workstation as well as optimal work postures, methods and practices allowing an employee to safely perform their employment position.

Our Difference

• Highly qualified, specifically trained experts
• Individualized analysis of the workstation and job functions
• Recommendations specific to employee and employer needs

Service Overview

• Onsite assessment
• Detailed analysis of employees’ work practices / postures
• Reference materials regarding ergonomic guidelines provided
• Provision of a detailed report outlining recommendations