Post specific capability analysis 31

Occupational Health Department – Post specific capability analysis 31
Job title:	Health physics trainee Health physics surveyor Health physics supervisor		Competency assessment number:	CA341 CA341 CA336
Date of assessment:		19/10/2020

This information sheet describes working conditions, capabilities and equipment for all elements of work encountered in this post. Some adjustments to these may be possible. For more information please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Occupational Health Department.

Main tasks:

Walking outside and inside buildings usually carrying instruments
Monitoring for contamination
Taking swabs for loose contamination
Monitoring for radiation
Monitoring for neutron radiation
Manual handling of equipment
Change air samples and duct samples in all areas of site
Site emergency duties including going offsite
Working at height
Climbing ladders
Confined space working
Working in radiological area
Working with different groups of employees
Lone working
Working with foul drains and milliscreens
Handwriting reports
Use of computers
Housekeeping duties
You must be able to rapidly evacuation the criticality zone, if necessary, without assistance or causing a delay to others

Equipment:

All employees are fully trained in the use of equipment required.

Use of rate meter and probe (one in each hand)
Use of Radiation dose rate meter (one hand)
Use of neutron monitor (11Kg)
Use of airline suits
Use of dust masks
Use of positive powered respirators
Use of negative powered respirators
Use of monitor extension stick
DSE equipment
In site emergency surveyors could drive vehicle (van) and towing and setting up of EMS trailer

Working conditions (including environment and location):

Working inside and outside in all weather conditions
Working with a range of chemical hazards
Working with a range of dust hazards
Working with a range of biohazards
Working with electrical hazards
Asbestos work
Working near moving vehicles/cranes
You must be able to rapidly evacuate the criticality zone, if necessary, without assistance or causing a delay to others

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

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