Job Task Analysis

I begin with a discussion to clarify your organisation’s needs, goals, and key concerns. This may include understanding injury trends, high-risk roles, or specific operational challenges. Aligning expectations at the start ensures the JTA delivers practical outcomes for your business.

Existing workplace data provides valuable context. I review recent injury records, near misses, and incident reports to identify recurring patterns or problem areas. This helps focus the analysis on the roles and tasks with the greatest potential for improvement.

I observe workers performing their typical duties in the actual work environment. This enables accurate documentation of physical, cognitive, and environmental demands- including lifting techniques, repetitive movements, postures, and workflow. 

*Desktop assessment is available 

Engaging directly with workers provides insight into the real challenges, variations, and efficiencies within their role. Through brief interviews or discussions, we capture their perspectives on task demands, potential risks, and existing controls. This inclusive approach promotes worker buy-in and ensures the findings are both accurate and practical.

I measure and quantify the forces, loads, postures, and repetitions involved in each task. Using objective data (e.g., weights, reach distances, frequency counts), I classify physical demands as light, medium, or heavy. These measurements form the foundation for risk assessment, return-to-work planning, and pre-employment functional testing.

A detailed written report is provided, summarising all findings, photographs, and quantitative data. The report clearly outlines task demands and requirements.