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Physical Demands Analysis: The 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions

Work trends are changing, with employers placing a higher level of importance on employee health and wellness as a way to take care of workers and reduce operational costs. With musculoskeletal injuries being among the most expensive healthcare costs, employers are actively searching for ways to reduce workplace injuries and maintain a healthier workforce.

Like ergonomics, a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) is another means to manage musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However Physical Demands Analysis approaches MSDs from a different direction. Ergonomics focuses on changing the job to fit people better, whereas a PDA is generally used in matching people to job demands. The data it provides is integral for those implementing or managing an ergonomics process. PDAs are used for multiple purposes, including pre-employment screening, Return to Work programs and determining personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

During this webinar, Ari West, PT, PDT, and Senior Solutions Strategist at VelocityEHS, answered these five questions to help you better understand the value of Physical Demands Analysis in worker health and safety programs:

• What does a PDA do?
• Who can complete one?
• What elements should it include?
• What are the benefits?
• How to incorporate it into a workflow?

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