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FY 2014 Alternative Modes
Feasibility Test
Core Concepts
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Work as Generally
Performed
ORS collection captures work as it is generally performed by the workers in a surveyed occupation.
“Work as generally performed” refers to the way in which most workers normally perform tasks. We are
interested in occupational information representative of the typical duties performed or a “snapshot” of the
occupation.
Consider the following to help determine if an ORS physical demand or environmental condition is present
for an occupation:
Tasks performed on the job in a typical day
Tasks important to the job that occur less often than daily
Methods for performing tasks
Equipment and resources needed to perform these tasks
Example: Administrative Assistant
Uses a computer to type correspondence daily
Arranges meetings weekly
Makes meeting preparations weekly
Answers phone and takes messages through each day
Runs payroll reports on a quarterly basis
Coordinates logistics and lodging for annual regional conference
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Present and Duration
Definition: For an element to be considered present, a worker must perform the physical demand or
experience the environmental condition when completing the work as it is generally performed.
Definition: Duration measures the cumulative (i.e., how much) time of a physical demand or exposure to an
environmental condition. Time spent may be recorded in:
1.
Actual Hours
Example - An administrative assistant spends 6 hours per 8 hour day keyboarding.
2.
Percent of Time
Example - A mechanic spends 25% of the day stooped under the hood of a car to
perform maintenance and make repairs.
3.
Range of Time
Example - A court reporter spends 75-85% of the day listening to and recording court
proceedings (hearing and understanding conversational speech).
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Physical Demands
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Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will
Definition: The worker is allowed the flexibility to stand, walk, or sit with a degree of choice (at will).
This need cannot be accommodated by scheduled breaks and a lunch period.
Is this present?
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Climbing Ramps/Stairs
Definition: Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and
arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing).
Note: Stairs involved in commute/getting into building are excluded if work is always
performed in one building.
Note: Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Climbing Ladders/ Ropes/
Scaffolding
Definition: Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or
hands/arms.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Communicating Verbally
Definition: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information
to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or
quickly.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Crawling
Definition: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Crouching
Definition: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Far Visual Acuity
Definition: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but
the ability to recognize features as well.
Is this present?
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Fine Manipulation
Definition: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand
or arm as in gross manipulation.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Foot/Leg Controls
Definition: Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls
include, but are not limited to, buttons, knobs, levers, and cranks.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Gross Manipulation
Definition: Seizing, holding grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
Note: Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Hear and Respond to Auditory
Signals (excluding fire alarms)
Definition: Ability to hear and respond to auditory signals, excluding fire alarms.
Is this present?
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Hear and Understand Conversational
Speech
Definition: Ability to hear and understand conversational speech.
Is this present?
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Keyboarding
Definition: Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices
include traditional keyboard, 10 key pad, touch screen and other.
Is the use of a device present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Kneeling
Definition: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Lifting/Carrying
Definition: Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying
is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms, but may occur on the shoulder.
What amount of weight is lifted/carried and for how long during the workday?
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Near Visual Acuity
Definition: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or
reading small print), including use of computers.
Is this present?
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Peripheral Vision
Definition: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on
a given point.
Is this present?
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Pushing/Pulling
Definition: Pushing is to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force
(includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions). Pulling is to exert force upon an object so that
the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level
Definition: Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the
straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does
not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Reaching Overhead
Definition: Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the
straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does
not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Sitting
Definition: Remaining in a seated position.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Standing/Walking
Definition: Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving
about. Walking is to move about on foot.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Stooping
Definition: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - requiring full use of the
lower extremities and back muscles.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Environmental Conditions
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Extreme Cold
Definition: Exposure to non-weather related temperatures that are:
below 40 degrees if the exposure is more than 2/3 of the work day
below 32 degrees if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the work day
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Extreme Heat
Definition: Exposure to non-weather related temperatures that exceed :
85 degrees in a humid atmosphere
90 degrees in a dry atmosphere
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Fumes, Noxious Odors, Dusts, Gases
Definition: Exposure to such conditions as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation
that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Heavy Vibration
Definition: Exposure to heavy vibration from a shaking object or surface.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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High, Exposed Places
Definition: Exposure to possible bodily injury from falling.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Humidity
Definition: Non-weather related exposure to conditions where the air contains a high amount of water or
water vapor.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Noise Intensity Level
Definition: The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the
job.
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very loud
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Outdoors
Definition: Job requires work outdoors. This does not include the commute to/from work.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Proximity to Moving, Mechanical
Parts
Definition: Operation of or proximity to materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects
(most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Toxic, Caustic Chemicals
Definition: Exposure to possible bodily injury from toxic or caustic chemicals.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Wetness
Definition: Any non-weather related contact with water or other liquids.
Is this present? If yes, how much of their work day?
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Private Industry sample Establishments:
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This report is authorized by law, 29 U.S.C. 2.
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We estimate that it will take an average of 60 minutes to complete this interview, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this information. If you have any comments regarding this estimate or any other aspect of this survey; including
suggestions for reducing this burden, please send them to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Compensation and Working Conditions (1220-0164), 2 Massachusetts Avenue
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The BLS publishes statistical tabulations from this survey that may reveal the information
reported by individual State and local governments. Upon your request, however, the BLS will
hold the information provided on this survey form in confidence.
This report is authorized by law, 29 U.S.C. 2.
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Your voluntary cooperation is needed to make
the results of this survey comprehensive,
accurate and timely.
We estimate that it will take an average of 60 minutes to complete this interview, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this information. If you have any comments regarding this estimate or any other aspect of this survey; including
suggestions for reducing this burden, please send them to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Compensation and Working Conditions (1220-0164), 2 Massachusetts Avenue
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20212. You are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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| File Modified | 2014-02-19 |
| File Created | 2014-02-13 |