Using wearable technology helps experts understand the physical demands of a worker’s tasks. Wearable technology allows experts to objectively measure workers movement to analyse the risk of injury associated with the task. The diagnostic tool can also breakdown the job to identify the part(s) of the task are most at risk in causing physical strain. It is important to implement the right safety and injury management measures in place for workers through Job Task Analysis (JTA’s) and other risk assessment analyses.
What is a Job Task Analysis?
A Job Task Analysis (JTA) aims to measure the inherent physical demands and occupational risks specific to tasks performed within job roles. It is a detailed assessment that can be used as a basis for occupational risk identification, pre-employment screening, suitable duties plan/rehabilitation goal development, and as a guide to Safe Work Method Statements.
Our consultants are qualified and trained to complete these assessments. A Job Task Analysis is conducted on-site with an employee who can demonstrate the task/s in real-time. Results of the analysis are summarised in table form and expressed via frequency and physical demand.
Recovery Partners offers both a standard Job Task Analysis where observation and interview are used to subjectively assess the outcome data for each task, and an advanced Job Task Analysis where wearable technology is used in the assessment to produce objective outcome data for each task.
What is Wearable Technology?
Wearable technology is used in Job Task Analysis and risk assessments through wearable sensors and a data dashboard. A back and arm sensor are placed onto a worker, and they are filmed via a smartphone or tablet completing a task. The movement data paired with video footage enables you to gain a much greater understanding of the musculoskeletal injury risks related to that task. This includes back, shoulder, and lower limb risks. An expert will then combine their insights from the data dashboard with their own observations to ensure that the data is clear and actionable.
By analysing the relationship between the worker, the tools of work, and the task, you will be able to take steps to eliminate safety risks, establish proper work procedures and minimise the risk of injury.
What are the benefits of Wearable Technology?
The benefits of wearable technology in Job Task Analysis and risk assessments include:
- Objective movement data
- Task benchmark and training
- Remote assessment
- Movement control
- Data-driven prevention program
- Accurately identify risks and assess the impact of controls
- Pin point task breakdown
Watch the video below to see how we use Preventure technology in our Job Task Analysis.
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Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Â