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Frequently asked questions
What is a PDA (Physical Demands Analysis)? Back
A PDA is a systematic procedure that quantifies all of the physical
and environmental demands of a job. A PDA is a process of establishing
what a job is in its entirety. A PDA is the cornerstone used in
determining compatibility between a worker and a specific job. It
is the foundation of a holistic and effective Ability Management
Program.
The following would be included in a PDA:
- Job Description
- Critical job demands (lifting, pushing, pulling etc)
- Environmental Factors
- Video of the representative stressor of the job
- Any other items specific to an employers workplace (tools,
PPE, safety documents etc)
Why do we need a PDA? Back
PDA's help facilitate early Return to Work programs. PDA's are
tools for informing stakeholders/health care professionals about
the physical demands of a specific job. PDA's help match an injured
worker to a job or task without causing further injury and contribute
to the re-habilitation of the worker. PDA's are the foundation of
a holistic and effective Ability Management Program. They aid in
POET (post offer employment testing), Attendance Management, Injury
Prevention, Cost Recovery Appeals and Occupational & Non-occupational
injuries.
How will accurate PDA's benefit my business? Back
PDA's minimize loss time claims by providing information of possible
modified duties that medical experts require. When a claim occurs,
WCB claims adjudicators and case managers require up-to-date PDA's.
An accurate PDA can be used for effectively orienting new employees
to their workplace.
PDA's can also provide an objective, unbiased perspective when
an employer and employee have different ideas of what the job requirements
are of a particular position.
What are the risks associated with NOT investing in accurate
PDA's? Back
Time is money in today's business world. An inaccurate PDA or one
that is not complete at all can result in wasted time for many different
stakeholders including the injured worker, the employer, WCB, physicians,
rehabilitation professional and so on. The more time spent clarifying
critical job demands and adjusting job requirement, the less chance
there is that a good decision will be made on your behalf regarding
the management of injured employees. Lost time claims cost companies
billions annually. Can you afford NOT to have your
PDA's complete?
Why Video PDA®? Back
- Video PDA® is endorsed by the Manufacturers Health &
Safety Association as an industry best practice.
- Video PDA® assessments are performed by skilled professionals
who are experienced in movement/functional analysis. Professionals
usually include Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists or
Kinesiologists.
- Video PDA® features video footage of the representative
physical stressors making it much easier for the viewer/reader
to not only understand what the job entails but also the environment
it is performed in. If a picture is worth a thousand words,
then Video PDA® speaks volumes.
- Video PDA® is web based making it accessible to all stakeholders
in a timely manner.
- Video PDA® is searchable matching abilities to jobs in seconds.
- Video PDA® allows you to include health and safety information
such as MSDS, hazard analysis, job task procedures, safe work
practices and more with each position.
- Video PDA® is easy to use, point and click.
- Video PDA ® is environmentally friendly reducing the need
for paper use by up to 90%.
- Video PDA® is easily updated and easily expanded to fit
the growing needs of any organization.
- Video PDA® "Bringing Ability to
Disability Management™"
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