Post specific physical capability analysis 6

Occupational Health Department – Post specific physical capability analysis 6
Job title:	Software engineer Senior software engineer
Date of assessment:		19/05/2023

The information on this document identifies the potential physical requirements for all elements of work which may be encountered during this task, this is inclusive of physical environment indicators.  Suitable adjustments may be feasible but not guaranteed and should be detailed as appropriate in the task risk assessment and/or method statement.

Main tasks:

 

Site wide maintenance functions Moving of equipment especially computers Solving software problems, programming and documentation tasks Carrying out risk assessments You must be able to rapidly evacuate a criticality zone, if necessary, without assistance or causing a delay to others

Equipment:

All employees will be fully trained and competent in the use of the equipment recorded below.

Office equipment Hand tools as required Cans of compressed air and mini hoover

Working conditions (including environment and location):

Mainly office based Walking between all areas in all weathers Working offsite as required Working in radiological areas

 

Post requirement	Likelihood
Balancing	Low
Kneeling/Crawling/Squatting	Moderate
Stooping	Low
Climbing	Low
Sitting	High
Standing	Moderate
Pushing/pulling	Low
Lifting and handling	Low
Manual dexterity	Moderate
Limb co-ordination	Moderate
Cognitive/Concentration	High
Hearing (can be with hearing aid)	Low
Adequate vision (can be with corrective lenses)	Moderate
Colour vision	Low
Depth perception	Low
Smell discrimination	Low
Touch discrimination	Low
Adequate lung function	Low
Intact skin	Low
Peripheral vision	Low
Repetitive movements	Moderate

 

Physical environment	Likelihood
Inside	High
Outside	Low
Noise	Low
Temperature (Heat/Cold)	Moderate
Wet/Dry	Moderate
Radiological restrictions	Moderate
Excavation, elevation and ladder work (work at height)	Low
Vibration	Low