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Physical Demands Analysis – First Aid Attendant April 2014

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Job: First Aid Attendant Description: Responsible for rendering assistance in times of medical emergency in all areas of the terminal, providing ongoing on-site care for injured workers, and maintaining proper operation of all necessary equipment and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Rendering assistance in times of medical emergency in all areas of the terminal (e.g., dock and ship)

a. Receives requests for first aid via radio, telephone, or in-person communication; b. Gathers all necessary equipment and supplies and arrives on scene; c. Assesses environmental safety in the proximity of the injured persons; d. Attends to injured persons according to standard first aid protocols.

Picture on Left: Carrying first aid bags.

Picture on Right: Pushing/pulling stretcher from back of ambulance.

Picture on Left: Access to Gantry Picture on Right: Access to Safety Rack.

2. Providing on-site care for injured persons a. Follows-up and provides ongoing treatment for injured persons who remain or return to the

terminal; b. Completes ongoing review of injury reports and relevant documentations.


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3. Maintaining inventory of all consumables, equipment and work areas a. Maintains first aid room and areas; b. Ensures ambulance and equipment are ready for medical emergency response; c. Maintains inventory of consumables and submits relevant purchase orders; d. Completes inspection of various work sites in the terminal on a regular basis.

Picture on Left: Power connection to maintain temperature of ambulance.

Picture on Right: Sample of first aid consumables and equipment.

Picture on Left: Sample of first aid equipment on ambulance.

Picture on Right: Ensuring cleanliness of treatment room facility and proper disposal of biohazardous waste.

4. Setting up first aid areas or room on assigned vessel a. Carries essential first aid supplies on to ship; b. Set up first aid area in a suitable location on the ship to allow for ease of access in times of

emergency.

Picture on Left: Climbing on gangway to access vessel.

Picture on Right: Sample first aid room on a vessel.


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Shift Schedule: Dock First Aid Attendant: Typical shifts are Shift One: 01:00-08:00, Shift Two: 08:00-16:30, Shift Three: 16:30-01:00. To ensure continual first aid availability throughout terminal operation, the shifts will overlap as per First Aid Category rules. (e.g., Shift One: 12:30-08:00, Shift Two: 07:30-16:30, Shift Three: 16:00-01:00) Note: if there is NO Shift One (graveyard) then Shift Two (day) is dispatched for a 07:00 start. Shift one is typically dispatched from the hall and workers are assigned based on seniority. Shifts two and three are typically assigned to the regular work force based on seniority.

Ship First Aid Attendant: This work position is typically dispatched from the hall as required (e.g., when there are 11 or more workers assigned to work on a ship).

Ship and Dock First Aid Attendants do not have scheduled breaks to ensure continual first aid availability. Breaks are usually taken as schedule allows.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Rendering assistance in times of medical emergency in all areas of the terminal (e.g., dock

and ship)

Frequency:

• The First Aid Attendant responds to medical emergency on an on-call basis, as such, frequency of this job duty is variable.

• Duration of first aid required is variable depending on the location, type of injury, or medical emergency encountered (e.g., cardiac emergencies or confined space injuries).

• This job duty is completed by the Dock and Ship First Aid Attendants.

Equipment:

• The First Aid Attendant has access to an ambulance (e.g., van with automatic transmission) and first aid equipment and supplies.

o Rubber tired gantry (RTG) first aid bag with oxygen tank weighing 10.5 kg o A sample first aid bag weighing 7 kg o A sample oxygen bag weighing 5.5 kg o Emergency backup oxygen box weighing 8 kg o Back board stretcher weighing 46 kg o Triage tent weighing 16 kg o Radio o First aid consumables (e.g., tape, bandages, gauze, forceps, scissors) of negligible load

(Given the variability of first aid equipment available, it should be noted that the above equipment is not an exhaustive list.)

• Personal Protective Equipment, which includes: o Steel toe boots o High visibility vest o Hard hat o Protective gloves o Masks


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o Life vests o Eye Protection o Harnesses

Environmental/Psychosocial Factors:

• The First Aid Attendant may complete this work duty in all areas of the terminal, including ships and the dock.

• As the work is completed indoors or out of doors, the worker is exposed to overhead lighting or natural light.

• The worker may encounter even or uneven terrains, slippery surfaces, walkways, low overhead clearance, stairs, steps, ladders, lifts, gangway, or ramps.

• Indoor work environment may be temperature or non-temperature controlled; outdoor work temperature is affected by the weather. As such, exposure to the elements (e.g., rain, wind, direct sunlight, and occasionally snow) may be encountered.

• Depending on the work location and the type of medical emergency encountered, the First Aid Attendant may handle or encounter chemicals (e.g., compressed gas, saline, fuel, etc.).

• Trip hazards are encountered in combination with a variety of obstacles within the work environment (e.g., pallets, straps, steps, and ropes). Worker may encounter edges of framing, pipes, and narrow work spaces. The worker requires occasional climbing and working at heights (e.g., on catwalks, ladders, lifts, or stairs). Working within close proximity to moving vehicle traffic (e.g., trucks and heavy equipment) may be encountered.

• Emergency response is completed in a time sensitive manner. • Exposure to emotionally stressful circumstances or emotionally distressed individuals may be encountered

in the normal course of duties. • Judgment and attention are required to ensure safety and adherence to first aid protocols.

Essential Job Demands:

The First Aid Attendant responds to medical emergency for all persons in the terminal (e.g., regular employees, contractors, or truck driver, etc.) on an on-call basis. Typical medical emergencies encountered (but not limited to) are vehicular accidents, musculoskeletal injuries, confined space injuries, or cardiac emergencies. Following receipt of first aid request through radio calls, telephone, or in-person contact, the First Aid Attendant would gather all relevant equipment and supplies in an efficient manner onto the ambulance. Upon arrival at the scene, the worker would carry relevant equipment and supplies from the ambulance to the injured persons. The environment is assessed to ensure safety (e.g., fuel leak). As required, the First Aid Attendant would assist the injured persons to a safe location prior to rendering first aid. All injured persons are identified and triaged to ensure treatment priorities based on the urgency of care required. As required, the First Aid Attendant would either notify paramedics directly or delegate such duty to another person. The Superintendent or Head Foreman are notified if not already present on scene. First aid treatment such as (but not limited to) CPR, C-spine immobilization, or wound care may be encountered. Following arrival of paramedics, verbal reports are provided and the First Aid Attendant may transfer primary care duties to paramedics or continue to direct the care depending on the situation. Relevant paperwork (e.g., incident report) is completed on scene or after completion of first aid as required. Meeting with business agents and safety representatives are conducted after completion of first aid duties. Ship First Aid Attendant completes the


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same work duties as noted above in times of emergency, except work duties are typically completed on a ship. If additional supplies or equipment are required, the Dock First Aid Attendant is notified to deliver the relevant equipment to the scene on the ship. Requests for assistance (e.g., moving injured workers to safe area or moving obstacles) are made as required with proper directions; however, such assistance may or may not be readily available.

2. Providing on-site care for injured persons

Frequency:

• The First Aid Attendant provides ongoing care for injured persons who remain or return to the terminal (e.g., wound care, sprains, burns, or bruises), as such this work duty is completed on an as needed basis.

• This job duty is primarily completed by the Dock First Aid Attendant.

Equipment:

• The following equipment and supplies may be used: o Bandages o Wound care supplies (e.g., sterile gauze, forceps, scissors, etc.) o Adhesive Tape o Tweezers o A sample first aid bag weighing 7 kg o Pen, paper, clipboard

(Given the variability of first aid equipment available, it should be noted that the above equipment is not an exhaustive list.)

• Personal Protective Equipment, which includes: o Steel toe boots o High visibility vest o Hard hat o Protective gloves o Masks o Eye Protection


• Majority of follow up care is completed in the first aid room; however, such follow up may take place in all areas of the terminal (e.g., on ships or at the dock). As such, this work duty is mostly completed indoors and occasionally out of doors.

• The worker is exposed to overhead lighting or natural light. • The worker may encounter even or uneven terrains, slippery surfaces, walkways, low overhead clearance,

stairs, steps, ladders, lifts, gangway, or ramps. • Indoor work environment may be temperature or non-temperature controlled; outdoor work temperature is

affected by the weather. As such, exposure to the elements (e.g., rain, wind, direct sunlight, and occasionally snow) may be encountered.

• Moving vehicular traffic is encountered when working out of doors.


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The First Aid Attendant is responsible for checking the dispatch list and injury reports for the current shift to determine if follow up care is required for injured persons. Follow up care may entail (but not limited to) consultations, wound care, and observations in accordance with first aid regulations and/or available medical documentation. Terminal workers returning to work following an injury are expected to follow up with the First Aid Attendant; however, the First Aid Attendant is also responsible for ensuring such follow up session are completed. The Health and Safety Department are updated on such follow up sessions through verbal and written correspondence.

3. Maintaining inventory of all consumables, equipment and work areas.

Frequency:

• Inventory work duties are completed on a continual basis after first aid and follow up consultations are completed.

• This job duty is primarily completed by the Dock First Aid Attendant.

Equipment:

• The worker has access to an ambulance (e.g., van with automatic transmission) and first aid equipment and supplies

o First Aid consumables (e.g., bandages, gauze, epi-pens, etc) o Surgical tools (e.g., scissors) o Rubber tired gantry (RTG) first aid bag with oxygen tank weighing 10.5 kg o A sample first aid bag weighing 7 kg o A sample oxygen bag weighing 5.5 kg o Emergency backup oxygen box weighing 8 kg o Back board stretcher weighing 46 kg o Triage tent weighing 16 kg o Ambulance o Emergency shower and eye wash station o Broom, mop, and wringer o Pen, paper, clipboard

(Given the variability of first aid equipment availability, it should be noted that the above equipment is not an exhaustive list.)

• Personal Protective Equipment, which includes: o Steel toe boots o High visibility vest o Hard hat o Protective gloves o Masks o Harnesses o Life vests


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• The First Aid Attendant primarily completes this work duty in the first aid room and in or near the ambulance.

• As the work is completed indoors or out of doors, the worker is exposed to overhead lighting, lighting or natural light.

• Indoor work environment may be temperature or non-temperature controlled; outdoor work temperature is affected by the weather. Exposure to the elements (e.g., rain, wind, direct sunlight, and occasionally snow) may be encountered.

• Moving vehicular traffic is encountered when working out of doors. • Worker may handle or encounter chemicals (e.g., compressed gas or saline, etc.).


The First Aid worker is responsible for maintenance of the treatment room (e.g., equipment check, cleaning, repair, and replacement). The worker completes the following (but not limited to):

• Checks if radio is in working order; • Sharpens surgical tools; • Checks expiry dates of consumables (e.g., epi-pen, compressed gas); • Checks water flow for eye wash station or emergency shower; • Cleans work surfaces (e.g., inside and outside of ambulance and treatment room) with a hose, mop and

wringer, broom, or cleaning rag; • Assists the maintenance department with mechanical repairs on the ambulance (e.g., transferring gears to

a backup vehicle); • Maintains heating and cooling device for ambulance; • Completes pre-trip inspection and proper warm up procedures for vehicles; • Checks if in-field equipment (e.g., stretcher and compressed gas cylinders) are in working order; • Check AED in various locations in the terminal; • Prepares bed in treatment room and collects linen into receptacles for cleaning by contractors.

In addition, the First Aid Attendant completes daily visual inspection of the terminal using the ambulance (e.g., checking for pot holes, debris, and damages). Such reports are provided to the safety department verbally or in written correspondence. Monthly inspections in various areas of the terminal are completed to ensure adherence to first aid protocols.

4. Setting up first aid areas or room on assigned vessel

Frequency:

• The Ship First Aid Attendant completes this work duty at the beginning of each work shift

Equipment:

• The First Aid Attendant has access to the following first aid equipment and supplies: o Rubber tired gantry (RTG) first aid bag with oxygen tank weighing 10.5 kg


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o A sample first aid bag weighing 7 kg o A sample oxygen bag weighing 5.5 kg o Emergency backup oxygen box weighing 8 kg

(Given the variability of first aid equipment availability, it should be noted that the above equipment is not an exhaustive list. Additional first aid equipment are brought to the vessel as required, typically by the Dock First Aid Attendant.)

• Personal Protective Equipment, which includes: o Steel toe boots o High visibility vest o Hard hat o Protective gloves o Masks

Environmental/Psychosocial Factors

• The Ship First Aid Attendant completes this work duty on the ambulance and on the assigned vessel. • As the work is completed indoors or out of doors, the worker is exposed to overhead lighting or natural

light. • The worker may encounter even or uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, walkways, low overhead clearance,

stairs, steps, ladders, lifts, gangway, or ramps. • Indoor work environment may be temperature or non-temperature controlled; outdoor work temperature is

affected by the weather. As such, exposure to the elements (e.g., rain, wind, direct sunlight, and occasionally snow) may be encountered.

• Trip hazards are encountered in combination with a variety of obstacles within the work environment (e.g., pallets, straps, steps, ropes). Worker may encounter edges of framing, pipes, and narrow work spaces. The worker requires occasional climbing and working at heights (e.g., on catwalks, ladders, lifts, or stairs). Working within close proximity to moving vehicle traffic (e.g., trucks and heavy equipment) may be encountered.


The Ship First Aid Attendant is responsible for checking the ship for safe access and setting up a first aid area or room within an assigned vessel before other workers embark. The gangway is checked for proper incline and slippery sections and the safe-all net is checked for proper connection prior to access by other workers. The Ship First Aid Attendant would transfer standard gear (e.g., first aid bag) from the ambulance to the vessel. Once a first aid location is established on the ship, the Ship First Aid Attendant would check for water flow in faucets and toilets. The First Aid Attendant typically does not use equipment and supplies from the ship with the exception of the bed and water supplies. Relevant paperwork is completed for each first aid set up on the vessel.


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Physical and Postural Demands:

A Lifting Equipment: First Aid Equipment; Obstacles on scene

Duration: N/A Frequency: Occasional Force: Up to heavy load (e.g. 46 kg back board stretcher)

Description:

• Lifting up to limited to heavy loads between floor and below shoulder level on an occasional basis. • Lifting to above shoulder level is encountered on rare occasions. • Depending on first aid requirement on-scene, occasional repetitive lifting may be encountered. • First Aid Attendant would typically ask for assistance for heavy lifting; however, such assistance may not

be consistently available.

B Carrying Equipment: First Aid Equipment

Duration: 5 to 15 minutes at a time

Frequency: Occasional Force: Up to heavy load (e.g. 7 kg first aid bag, 46 kg back board stretcher)

Description:

• Carrying of materials or equipment may be completed unilaterally or bilaterally during completion of inventory inspection, first aid area set up, and first aid response.

• In times of emergency, the worker would need to carry necessary equipment and supplies from the ambulance to the scene. In such circumstances, the First Aid Attendant would attempt to carry as much equipment as required upon arrival on scene. When attending to injured persons, any subsequently required equipment or supplies will be taken by other workers as directed by the First Aid Attendant.

• Carrying on even or uneven terrains, gangway, stairs, inclines, catwalks, and out of doors may be encountered.

• First Aid Attendant would typically ask for assistance for carrying; however, such assistance may not be consistently available.

C Pushing/Pulling Equipment: First Aid Equipment; Obstacles on scene; Injured persons.

Duration: Variable Frequency: Occasional Force: Up to heavy level of force (e.g., 16 kg of force to push and pull stretcher in the ambulance)

Description:

• Pushing, pulling, or maneuvering up to a limited to heavy level of force on an occasional basis when maneuvering debris, obstacles, or injured person on scene. Depending on access needs, repetitive pushing and pulling may be encountered.


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• Worker would typically ask for assistance and provide directions for pushing and pulling; however, such assistance may not be consistently available.

• Light horizontal pushing and pulling forces are encountered when completed inventory maintenance demands (e.g., floor cleaning).

D Gripping/Handling Equipment: First Aid Equipment; Steering wheel

Duration: Variable Frequency: Occasional Force: Variable

Description:

• Unilateral or bilateral gripping or handling on an occasional basis. • Gripping is encountered when driving or rendering first aid. Sustained force application through one or

both hands may be encountered in times of emergency (e.g., applying pressure on a wound) for various durations until the arrival of paramedics.

• Gripping and handling is also encountered when completing cleaning and inventory maintenance work demands.

E Sitting Equipment: Ambulance or office chair

Duration: Variable and interspersed with weight bearing

Frequency: Occasional Force: N/A

Description:

• Sitting is encountered on an occasional basis when completing sedentary office demands. The sitting requirement may also be influenced by worker’s preference during completion of sedentary office demands. Sitting is typically interspersed with dynamic weight bearing.

• Sitting is also encountered when driving or when rendering first aid as required. • Sitting on the floor, chair, or driver’s seat are encountered.

F Driving Equipment: Ambulance

Duration: 5 to 20 min Frequency: Occasional Force: N/A

Description:

• Driving of the ambulance (e.g., van with automatic transmission) is encountered when responding to emergency or completing inspections on site.

• Exposure to heavy equipment, truck, containers, and pedestrians are encountered when driving on site. • There are road traffic controls and regulations specific to the terminal.

G Standing Equipment: N/A

Duration: Variable Frequency: Up to Frequent Force: N/A

Description:

• Alternating between standing, walking, and sitting is encountered throughout the work shift. Duration of standing is variable and is dependent first aid requirements.


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• Standing on even or uneven terrains, gangway, stairs, catwalks, inclines, and out of doors may be encountered.

H Walking Equipment: N/A

Duration: Variable Frequency: Up to Frequent Force: N/A

Description:

• Alternating between standing, walking, and sitting is encountered throughout the work shift. Continuous walking duration or distance is dependent on first aid needs.

• Negotiation of even or uneven terrains, gangway, stairs, inclines, catwalks, and out of doors may be encountered.

I Bending/Stooping Equipment: N/A

Duration: Variable Frequency: Occasional Force: N/A

Description:

• Intermittent mild to severe stooping or short duration of sustained stooping is encountered during completion of inventory maintenance duties. Postural breaks from stooping are inherent in such work demands.

• When rendering first aid, sustained mild to severe stooping positions may be encountered. The severity of stooping required will vary depending on the worker’s height. Postural breaks from stooping may or may not be available in times of emergency.

• Stooping concurrently with force application may be encountered when rendering first aid.

J Twisting/Spinal Mobility Equipment: N/A

Duration: Intermittent dynamic movement

Frequency: Rare Force: N/A

Description:

• Dynamic twisting or side bending are encountered when rendering first aid. • Intermittent exposure to twisting or dynamic spinal movement may be encountered when completing

inventory maintenance duties.

K Low Level Postures/Crouching/Kneeling

Equipment: N/A

Duration: Intermittent to up to 20 minutes

Frequency: Occasional Force: N/A

Description:

• Intermittent crouching or kneeling or short duration of sustained low level work posture is encountered on an occasional basis when completing inventory maintenance or when following up with injured persons.


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• Depending on first aid requirement or access needs, repetitive or sustained crouching or kneeling may be required for up to approximately 20 minutes at a time.

L Climbing Equipment: Ladders; Stairs; Heavy Equipment; Gangway; Safety Rack

Duration: Up to 10 story Frequency: Occasional Force: N/A

Description:

• Stairs, ladders, gangway are encountered when accessing the first aid scene. Access to gantry entails stair climbing up to 5 to 7 stories and access to the gantry operator room entails 10 stories of stairs climbing. Stair climbing concurrently with carrying is encountered.

• Climbing on and off heavy equipment or safety rack may be encountered.

M Balancing Equipment: Ladders; Stairs; Heavy Equipment; Gangway; Safety Rack

Duration: While weight bearing over the course of the work shift

Frequency: Up to Frequent Force: N/A

Description:

• Usual two foot base of support is required while weight bearing on even terrains. • Periods of balancing on mobile steps, stairs, fixed access ladders, or gangway, safety rack, catwalks is

encountered on an occasional basis. • Working at heights with appropriate fall prevention gears is encountered (e.g., safety rack)

N Throwing Equipment: Life ring or life vests

Duration: Intermittent Frequency: Rare Force: Limited load

Description:

• Unilateral or bilateral throwing of life rings or life vests is encountered if emergency response is required in water.

O Reaching Equipment: N/A

Duration: Variable Frequency: Frequent Force: N/A

Description:

• Unilateral or bilateral reaching at below shoulder level up to a frequent basis as required for pen and paper demands and inventory maintenance work duties.

• Short duration of sustained reaching to above shoulder level either unilaterally or bilaterally on an occasional basis when completing inventory maintenance work duties in the treatment room or in various areas of the terminal.

• Reaching is primarily dynamic. • Sustained awkward reaching is also encountered when rendering first aid.


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• Reaching is completed mainly within inner range; however, outer range reaching may be encountered.

P Neck Movements Equipment: Ambulance

Duration: 5 to 20 minutes at a time

Frequency: Frequent Force: N/A

Description:

• Dynamic movements requiring flexion, extension, and side to side rotation are required on a frequent basis when viewing the work environment and when driving.

• Sustained neck extension, flexion, lateral flexion, or rotation, is encountered when rendering first aid. Postural breaks from neck posturing demands may or may not be available when rendering first aid.

• Sustained neck posturing is encountered during completion of pen and paper work demands. Sedentary and inventory maintenance work duties contain inherent breaks from neck posturing for postural re-calibration.

NOTE:

“limited”, refers to NOC guidelines – Handling loads up to 11 lbs. “light”, refers to NOC guidelines – Handling loads between 11-22 lbs. “medium”, refers to NOC guidelines – Handling loads between 22 – 44 lbs. “heavy”, refers to NOC guidelines – Handling loads greater than 44 lbs.

“continuous”, refers to activities that are, on a cumulative basis, performed for 67-100% of the work day “frequent”, refers to activities that are, on a cumulative basis, performed for 33-66% of the work day “occasional”, refers to activities that are, on a cumulative basis, performed for 0-33% of the work day

“mild stooping” – flexion at the hip/waist up to approximately 20°; “moderate stooping” – flexion at the hip/waist between approximately 20°& 45°; “severe stooping” – flexion at the hip/waist greater than approximately 45°

“inner-range reaching” within a forearm’s reach; “outer-range reaching” the arm extends away from the body

Overall Strength Capacity: Light with select aspects of medium and heavy strength capacity


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Functional Demands with MSI Potential

First Aid Attendant

• Providing emergency response in a time sensitive manner, as such, exposure to rapid neck, spinal, and upper and lower extremities may be encountered;

• Lifting or pushing/pulling of heavy loads of various dimensions and surface areas when accessing a first aid scene (e.g., injured workers, crates, boxes, pallets, etc.);

• Carrying of first aid equipment on uneven terrains, stairs, and gangway (e.g., moving platforms at an incline) in an efficient manner;

• Exposure to sustained stooping and low level work postures concurrently with force application when rendering first aid;

• Exposure to narrow work areas and/or confined spaces.

Functional Demands with MSI Potential

First Aid Attendant

• Throughout a work shift, it is recommended that the First Aid Attendant periodically completes stretches. • Ask for assistance with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or manoeuvring of obstacles whenever possible. • Completing inspection of all potential areas of emergency response to allow for efficient access and

minimize the need for manoeuvring of obstacles in a time sensitive manner.


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Physical Demands Summary Table

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Lifting/ Carrying

Variable (e.g. 46 kg)

O Lifting demands are associated with inventory maintenance and rendering first aid.

Pushing Pulling O Required when maneuvering equipment or obstacles on scene, or when completing cleaning duties (e.g., mopping) in treatment room.

Supporting Body Weight O When climbing ladder, stairs, and in and out of heavy equipment.

Gripping/handling O When cleaning, driving, rendering first aid, or completing inventory maintenance.

Fine Motor Skills O Completion of pen and paper demands and use of first aid equipment (e.g., forceps, scissors, tape).

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Sitting O When driving or completing sedentary demands

Driving O To access injury scene or complete inspections in terminal

Standing O Weight bearing on various terrains, stairs, gangway, obstacles, or narrow spaces may be encountered

Walking F Walking on various terrains, stairs, gangway, obstacles, or narrow spaces may be encountered.

Bending/Stooping O When accessing injury scene, completing inventory maintenance, or rendering first aid

Sustained crouching/ Kneeling

Up to 20 min O Dynamic or sustained crouching or kneeling

Climbing Stairs O Climbing multiple flights of stairs or on gangway concurrently with carrying may be encountered

Climbing ladders R Climbing fixed access ladders. A-frame ladders or straight ladders.

Balancing F When weight bearing on various terrains, stairs, ladder, heavy equipment, or safety rack

Throwing R Throwing life rings or life vests when accidents occur in water

Overhead Reach R When completing inventory maintenance or when rendering first aid

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Exposure to Elements O When accessing ship and various areas of the terminal

Uneven Surfaces O When accessing ship and various areas of the terminal Proximity to moving objects O When driving or when working out of doors

Vibration (upper extremity) N Vibration (whole Body) N


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Frequency Ratings N: Never R:Rare – Not daily or up to 1% of shit (<5 mins/day) O: Occasional – 1%-33% of shift (up to 2.5 hrs) F: Frequent – 34%-67% of shift (2.5- 5 hours C: Constant - >67% of shift (>5hrs)

SENSORY/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL COMMENTS

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Near x Near vision required for rendering first aid on injured worker, completion of writing demands, and reviewing labels on first aid equipment and products.

Far x Far vision required for surveying environmental hazards prior to attending to injured worker and when accessing work environment. (e.g., RTG).

Colour x Colour vision required for surveying environmental hazards, reviewing injuries (e.g., bruises), and labels on first aid equipment and products.

Light/Glare x

Various levels of lighting are encountered depending on first aid work environment. (e.g., Low lighting may be encountered between containers or glare may be encountered near windows or in heavy equipment.).

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G Conversation x Communication with injured worker, witnesses, paramedics and

management is required.

Other Sounds x Hearing is required to adequately survey environmental hazards (e.g., machinery and moving vehicular traffic) and rendering first aid (e.g., reviewing vital signs).

Talking x Communication with injured worker, witnesses, paramedics and management is required.

Reading/Writing x Reading/writing required for completion of first aid forms and follow up documentation.

Feeling x Feeling is required when rendering first aid (e.g., reviewing vital signs) and surveying environment for physical hazards (e.g., heat sources in confined areas).

Judgment x Judgment is required when rendering first aid, responding to emergency, accessing work site, and communicating pertinent first aid information to paramedics.

Concentration x High level of concentration is required when rendering first aid and completing environmental hazards assessment near site of injury.

Decision Making x Decision making is required when accessing injury site and when rendering first aid.

Considerations for return to work programming:

• Upon first return to work, the First Aid Attendant should be assigned to complete inventory maintenance work demands and not first aid response duties.

• When return to first aid response work duties is deemed appropriate by medical professional, the First Aid Attendant should complete such work duties as an extra worker to allow for review of any updated work procedures and to assist with a durable return to work.

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