Physical Demands Analysis
A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) helps integrate general principles of ergonomic injury prevention with the specific activities of a job. A PDA can serve as a training aid, be used as a standard for workplace inspections and incident investigations, and help with an early and safe return to work plan. A PDA details how a job is performed from the standpoint of body movements and the working environment. Each basic step of a job is examined to identify potential hazards and to determine the safest way to deal with them.

Click on the links below to download specific Physical Demands Analysis forms for operators of various pieces of forestry equipment. These forms have been prepared by our Consultant Trainer / Ergonomist.

Bulldozer
Chip Truck
Chipper
Delimber
Excavator
Feller Buncher
Front End Loader
Fuel Truck
Grader
Grappler Skidder
Haulage Truck
Logging Truck
Logging Truck (Forwarder)
Processor (Cut to Length)
Sand Truck
Service Truck
Slasher
Tree Planting