At Workplace Safety & Wellness Solutions, our Occupational Therapists have conducted hundreds of physical demands analyses, cognitive demands analyses, job demands analysis, workplace ergonomic assessments, and job match assessments.
Considering or planning a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) or Job Demands (JDA) project? Send us an email or give us a call, we look forward to working with you!
Job Demands Analysis in Toronto, Barrie, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, London, St. Thomas, Windsor, Peterborough, Cobourg, Trenton, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa, and surrounding areas
Putting together an inventory of Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) and Cognitive Demands Analysis (CDA), or as we like to call it a Job Demands Analysis (JDA) takes time and financial investment, so what is a JDA and how will your company benefit from it?
Simply put, JDAs help to understand the job task requirements and support early intervention, case management, and your organization's remain-at-work/return-to-work program.
The JDA is used by the Human Resources Department for inclusion in the job description to help with the recruitment process. The JDA is also required by the Occupational Health & Safety team in the administration of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Short-term Disability (STD) or Long-term Disability (LTD) claims, to educate treating healthcare practitioners, and to assess worker fitness for a position and/or workplace accommodation.
Ahead of setting return-to-work and recovery goals, the JDA allows the worker, employer, WSIB case manager or disability insurance case manager (STD or LTD), and treating health professional to fully understand the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory demands of the job, as well as the work environment, equipment, and tools, in order to help:
- Identify barriers to resuming work following an injury or illness,
- Determine the necessary interventions for a successful return with positive outcomes, and
- Develop a realistic plan for return to the pre-injury role - with or without accommodations.
For more information about our services or to request a quote connect with us at info@workplacesafety-ontario.com
A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) is a detailed assessment of the workplace that specifically identifies a particular job's physical demands and ergonomic risk factors.
A Cognitive Demands Analysis (CDA) is an in-depth assessment of the cognitive, sensory, psychosocial and behavioural demands of a job.
The combination of the analysis of the physical and cognitive demands is the Job Demands Analysis (JDA), or sometimes also referred to as a Job Site Analysis, Job Site Assessment, Workplace or Worksite Assessment.
Our Job Match Assessment is used for return to work. It compares an employee's documented functional abilities (as per the employee's WSIB Functional Abilities Form (FAF), Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) or other current medical restrictions information) to the physical and/or cognitive requirements of a specific job/task as outlined in a Physical/Job Demands Analysis (PDA/JDA) or a WSIB Physical Demands Information Form (PDIF). Accommodation is recommended where possible and practical.
Our Office Ergonomic Assessments evaluate office workstation set-up, provide education and equipment recommendations to minimize discomfort and the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), increase productivity, and ensure a successful return to work.
Our qualitative Ergonomic Risk Assessments address postural demands and tool design that may increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Employers are required to ensure that the workplace, workspaces, and procedures meet ergonomic requirements.
Our onsite Workplace Assessments (PDA, CDA, JDA, Office Ergonomic Assessments, Job Match Assessments) identify risks for injury prevention.
To design effective rehabilitation programs that get your patients back to work, you require a clear understanding of the physical and cognitive job demands.
To successfully accommodate workers with medical restrictions, you require a clear understanding of the physical and cognitive job demands.
Our experienced Occupational Therapists perform job site Office Ergonomic Assessments, Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) and Cognitive Demands Analysis (CDAs) in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, retirement homes, long term care facilities, medical clinics, doctor's office, as well as community care and homecare organizations.
Some of the jobs we have assessed:
Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, OR Nurse, Dialysis Nurse, Health Care Aide, Mental Health Nurse, Cardiac Care Unit Nurse, Surgical Unit Nurse, Eye Centre Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Labour and Delivery Nurse, Emergency Department Nurse, Pathology Assistant, Lactation Consultant, Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistant, Phlebotomist, Laboratory Technician, Patient Porter, Team Attendant OR, Respiratory Therapist, Health Records Clerk, Personal Support Worker, Unit Clerk, Storeperson, Accounts Receivables Clerk, Laundry Attendant, Housekeeping Aide, Residential Support Worker, Dietary Aide, Community Health Agency Driver, Director of Care, Recreation Aide, and many others.
We have worked with manufacturing companies in the food processing, auto parts production, aerospace, paint production, and furniture design industries providing Ergonomic Assessments, Job Demands Analysis (JDAs), and Job Match Assessments for temporary or permanent accommodation.
Some of the jobs we have assessed:
Manufacturing Technician Assembly, Manufacturing Technician Machining, Paint Technician, Welder, Warehouse Shipper, Warehouse Packer, Food Production Worker, Cookie Packer, Production Supervisor, Area Team Lead, Cleaner, Maintenance Technician, Laboratory Technician, and many others.
Our therapists have assisted clients with ergonomic assessments and Job Demands Analysis (JDA) in a variety of municipal government and community service settings including homecare, retail, education and office environments.
Some of the job we have assessed:
Police Officer, Firefighter, General Labourer, Bylaw Officer, Building Inspector, Cemetery Operator, Lifeguard, Law Clerk, Veterinary Assistant, Executive Assistant, Travel Agent, Receptionist, Sales Associate, Payroll Clerk, Baker, Cook, and others.
Our therapists have assisted clients with Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) and Job Demands Analysis (JDA) workplace assessments for employers providing transportation services.
Some of the job we have assessed:
Long-haul Truck Driver, Short-haul Truck Driver, Delivery Driver, Accessible Transit Driver, and others.
Our consultants are Registered Occupational Therapists and qualified assessors to provide Job Demands Analysis (JDA) evaluations. We are dedicated professionals with over 25 years of experience in the areas of disability management, occupational health, safety, and wellness.
We provide customized Health & Safety training and consulting services for your organization. Our rehabilitation and disability management consultants use a strengths-based approach to identify the existing strengths, capabilities and resources of the worker and the workplace to promote health, well-being and a just and inclusive work environment.
We help our clients across the Greater Toronto Area, York Region, Durham Region, Peel Region, Halton Region, Simcoe Region, Central Ontario, Hamilton and Niagara Area, to develop and achieve a safe and successful return to work.
We help our clients to design cost-effective and customized Health & Safety and Return-to-Work Solutions for your workplace and business. Reach us at info@workplacesafety-ontario.com for more information or to request a quote.
Physical Demands Analysis in Toronto, Barrie, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, Vaughan, Thornhill, North York, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Stratford, Windsor, Peterborough, Cobourg, Trenton, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa, and surrounding areas
Job Demands Analysis, Job Match Assessment, and Office Ergonomic Assessment in Greater Toronto Area (GTA), York Region, Simcoe Region, Durham Region, Peel Region, Greater Hamilton Area, and Niagara Region, Halton Region, Southwestern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, + More
We can accommodate projects across Ontario, please contact us at info@workplacesafety-ontario.com for more information and to request a quote.
Learn how a physical and cognitive demands analysis can support your return to work program.