Post specific physical capability analysis 27

Occupational Health Department – Post specific physical capability analysis 27
Job title:	Safety advisor/trainee Senior safety advisor Safety advisor construction		Competency assessment no:	CA273 CA275 CA279
Date of assessment:		18/05/2023

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.

For more information please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Occupational Health Department.

Main tasks:

plant and site visits work in radiological area inspections at height (including accessing via vertical and other ladders) on roofs, scaffolding, cranes office based document writing, reviewing provide guidance on safety related issues attend work related meetings carrying out safety observation/inspections carrying out workplace COSHH, noise, vibration, DSE and manual handling assessments you must be able to rapidly evacuate the 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.

hand-held equipment computer equipment IPM9 and hand/foot monitors

 

Working conditions (including environment and location):

inside and outside radiological restricted access areas work at height

 

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

 

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