Job Demands for:

Physical Demands
Respirator use – Wearing of a respirator, to ensure protection
against exposure pathogens/ hazardous materials
Frequent

Sitting - remaining in a seated position to perform tasks Standing - remaining standing without moving about to perform
tasks
Frequent Frequent

Walking - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors, Running - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors,
slopes slopes
Frequent Occasional

Bend/Lean Forward from Waist - Forward bending from the waist Trunk Twisting - Turning from the waist while sitting or standing to
to perform tasks perform tasks
Frequent Frequent

Kneeling - remaining in a kneeling posture to perform tasks Squatting / Crouching - Adopting a squatting or crouching posture
to perform tasks
Occasional Occasional

Leg/Foot Movement - Use of leg and/or foot to operate machinery Climbing (stairs/ladders) - Ascend / descend stairs, ladders,
steps
Infrequent Infrequent

Lifting / Carrying - Light lifting & carrying: 0-9kg Lifting / Carrying - Moderate lifting & carrying: 10-15kg
Frequent Occasional

Lifting / Carrying - Heavy lifting & carrying: 16kg & above Reaching - Arms fully extended forward or raised above shoulder
Occasional Occasional
Pushing / Pulling / Restraining - Using force to hold / restrain or Head / Neck Postures - Holding head in a position other than
move objects toward or away from the body neutral (facing forward)
Occasional Occasional

Hand & Arm Movements - Repetitive movements of hands and Grasping / Fine Manipulation - Gripping, holding, clasping with
arms fingers or hands
Frequent Frequent

Work at Heights - Using ladders, footstools, scaffolding, or other Driving - Operating any motor powered vehicle
objects to perform work
Not Applicable Frequent

Sensory Demands
Sight - Use of sight is an integral part of work performance e.g. Hearing - Use of hearing is an integral part of work performance
Viewing of X-Rays, computer screens e.g. Telephone enquiries
Constant Constant
Smell - Use of smell is an integral part of work performance e.g. Taste - Use of taste is an integral part of work performance e.g.
Working with chemicals Food preparation
Occasional Not Applicable

Touch - Use of touch is an integral part of work performance

Frequent

Psychosocial Demands
Distressed People - e.g. Emergency or grief situations Aggressive & Uncooperative People - e.g. drug / alcohol,
dementia, mental illness
Frequent Frequent

Unpredictable People - e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head Restraining - involvement in physical containment of patients /
injuries clients
Frequent Occasional

Exposure to Distressing Situations - e.g. Child abuse, viewing

dead / mutilated bodies
Frequent

Environmental Demands
Dust - Exposure to atmospheric dust Gases - Working with explosive or flammable gases requiring
precautionary measures
Not Applicable Occasional

Fumes - Exposure to noxious or toxic fumes Liquids - Working with corrosive, toxic or poisonous liquids or
chemicals requiring PPE
Not Applicable Frequent

Hazardous Substances - e.g. Dry chemicals, glues Noise - Environmental / background noise necessitates people
raise their voice to be heard
Frequent Occasional

Inadequate Lighting - Risk of trips, falls or eyestrain Sunlight - Risk of sunburn exists from spending more than 10
minutes per day in sunlight
Occasional Not Applicable

Extreme Temperatures - Environmental temperatures are less Confined Spaces - areas where only one egress (escape route)
than 15c or more than 35c exists
Not Applicable Not Applicable

Slippery or Uneven Surfaces - Greasy or wet floor surfaces, Inadequate Housekeeping - Obstructions to walkways and work
ramps, uneven ground areas cause trips and falls
Occasional Occasional

Working at Heights - Ladders / stepladders / scaffolding are Biological Hazards - e.g. exposure to body fluids, bacteria,
required to perform tasks infectious diseases

Frequent