Functional Job Analysis & Prework Screening

WorkWell Prevention & Care – Employer Solutions   We use a proven method for: Functional Job Analysis Pre-work Screens Services to meet your needs.

Functional Job Analysis & Prework Screening Our focus is on improving workforce availability throughout the entire employment lifecycle by matching worker’s physical abilities to the work that needs to get done. This approach keeps workers at work and productive.

Functional Job Analysis FJA – a comprehensive, structured process of identifying and evaluating the physical aspects of work. Assist with workplace redesign Ergonomic solutions Provide a functional job description Design a prework screen

FJA Process A systematic look at what a job entails. Interview workers and supervisors Watch the job being performed Take accurate measurements that quantify the physical demands of the job Determine essential functions, marginal functions and critical demands

Develop the Functional Job Description After the FJA is completed the functional job description is written Works and supervisors of the job will validate that the FJD represents the job accurately.

Designing the PWS The Prework Screen is developed from the functional job description Validated for accuracy

Testing with a PWS The PWS will require applicants/workers to perform the functional activities that replicate the job requirements. Examples include: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, climbing, grip forces, etc.

Timing of the Functional Screen Post offer PWS Performed after a conditional offer of hire has been made May include medical status testing Functional test determines hire / no hire ALL applicants must participate in the PWS Post-Employment When worker has difficulty performing the job functions When worker becomes disabled or requests accommodation When required by law (US DOT, etc)

Summary of Process Prework Screens Functional Job Analysis Description Ergonomic Recommendations

ADA/Other Discrimination Issues PWS will be required of all applicants for the identified job(s) Actual measurements are taken to objectively identify the job requirements Validation process assures the FJD/PWS fairly and accurately represent the job Annual re-validation assures continued job accuracy Failure analysis/metrics report

Results A national trucking company was concerned that new hires were getting injured because they were not physically able to perform the job. After implementing prework screening, they had 53% reduction in MSD injury rate for new hires in the first 90 days on the job, even though hiring increased Lowered the annual MSD injury rate for new hires from 47 per 1000 hires to 23 per 1000 hires An ROI of direct costs per 3.3:1 – due to injuries avoided Documented savings of over $12 million in just under 2 years A food manufacturing facility was able to significantly reduce injuries for line workers after implementing prework screening: 60% reduction in the rate of MSD injuries for new hires in the first 90 days on the job Reduced MSD injury rate for new hires from 78.9 per 1000 hires to 23.1 per 1000 hires ROI of 3:1 – due to injuries avoided A national direct delivery company hired over 2100 drivers in 24 months using WorkWell’s Prework Screening The Lost Time MSD injury rate to new hires was reduced by 50% An ROI of over 4:1

PROVIDING EMPLOYERS A process that works to place applicants into a job he/she can safely perform