Hi, Mandy
DOT is an amazingly useful website thanks for alerting me to it
Anna
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From: "Mandy Kelly" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Sharing of Phrases for Reports
> Hi Janet,
>
> When outlining an individual's capacity for handling weights, I describe
> physical demand levels in relation to the guidance from the Dictionary of
> Occupational Titles (DOT). I use this in my Functional Capacity
> Evaluations.
>
> Physical Demand Levels (sedentary, light, etc) can be based on the
> frequency of weights handled: occasional (0 - 33% of the work day);
> frequent (34% - 66% of the workday) and
> constant (67% - 100% of the work day).
>
> SEDENTARY: 4.5kg (occ); negligible (freq); negligible (const)
> LIGHT: 9kg (occ); 4.5kg (freq); negligible (const)
> MEDIUM: 9kg - 22.5kg (occ); 4.5kg - 11kg (freq); 4.5kg (const)
> HEAVY: 22.5kg - 45kg (occ); 11kg - 22.5kg (freq); 4.5kg - 9kg (const)
> VERY HEAVY: Over 45kg (occ); Over 22.5kg (freq); Over 9kg (const)
>
> These can be used as a general guidance and then specifics included based
> on the assessment you have conducted.
>
> I would use a phrase such as:
>
> "The employee demonstrated a capacity to work within a "light" physical
> demand level, that is he is able to handle up to xkg on an occasional
> basis; xkg on a frequent basis and negligible weights on a constant
> basis".
>
> I would normally outline if there are any specific parameters within that
> general guideline eg such as avoiding lifting weights from floor level
> due to lower limb restrictions etc. And outline how this would relate to
> the individual's specific duties.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> Mandy Kelly
> Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist
>
> Work Productivity Solutions
> T: 07957 152 462
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>
>
> Quoting janet oneill <[log in to unmask]>:
>
>> thank you everyone - this is very useful
>>
>> anyone got useful phrases on dealing with reduced/restricted manual
>> handling
>> requirements?
>> I know some organisations use specif weights such as 7.5kg as a "lighter
>> weight" but I have struggled to find evidence of this
>> Janet
>>
>>
>
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