PERFORMING A PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS
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Climbing (stairs/other) – ascending or descending stairs, ladders, scaffolding, poles, equipment or
other apparatus using the feet and legs, and/or hands and arms.
Jumping – to spring up from the ground or down to a lower level using the foot and leg muscles.
Foot Pedal/Action – to use one or both feet to activate a foot pedal, or some other foot action/
movement required
Lifting
raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including holding an object in a static
position).
Carrying
transporting an object from one location to another by moving ones feet 2 or more steps, usually
holding the object in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.
Pushing/Pulling
exerting a force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force (includes
exerting force to hold an object in a static position and jerking an object).
Gripping/Grasping
seizing, holding, turning or otherwise working with the hands.
Pushing (palm press/finger)
using the open palm or fingers to apply force to an object. Some examples my include using the palm
as a hammer, using one or more fingers to insert small parts into small openings.
Pinching
pressing the thumb and one or more fingers together to hold an object, examples of such activities
may include turning butterfly bolts, pulling fabric, turning a key.
Fine Finger Movement
using the fingers to manipulate/handle an object(s), examples of such activities may include typing,
sorting papers, activating buttons, sorting/separating small parts.
Writing
to inscribe or trace words, letters, numbers, symbols, etc., using a pen, pencil or other writing
instrument.
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