Essential Functions and Physical Demands Analysis

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1 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Essential Functions and Physical Demands Analysis Job Details Job Title: Glazier Job Code: Date of Analysis: 11/10/04 Department: Facilities Management and Operations Job Analyst: Ben Haynes, OTD, OTR Summary of Essential Functions The Glazier with Houston Independent School District is required to perform the following essential functions during the course of a normal workday: 1. Required to receive work orders for glass repair in schools and administrative buildings in the HISD. 2. Responsible for completing work orders. Product /Workplace Descriptions The work of a Glazier with Houston Independent School District is performed in a school district involved primarily in the education of school-aged children and students grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The specific department in which the duties are performed is the Facilities Management and Operations department. The worker is required to replace glass and associated materials in schools and administrative buildings owned and operated by the HISD. It should be noted that this worker must be very careful when lifting and manipulating pieces of glass. Glass pieces often have sharp edges and corners which pose a significant cut hazard. The worker is required to safely transport glass and associated materials when completing work orders. Significant Weights The heaviest weight lifted by a Glazier is a solid core wood door that is usually lifted with hand placement ranging between waist and chest height when performing the job. The frequency of lifting over the course of a normal workday would be classified as occasional. It is also important to understand that the heavier weights are lifted only on an occasional basis and that weights lifted at greater frequencies are lighter in nature. Houston Independent School District - Glazier 1 9/26/2009

2 NOTE: Glass is generally lifted utilizing neutral forearm rotation with palmar pinch. The glass is also lifted utilizing suction cups with a handle component that is attached to the glass (affording the employee to choose grip pattern). The weight of a piece of framed glass (used in doors) is 6.3 pounds. This was described to be an average size piece of glass used in a door. These pieces cannot exceed 100 square inches per Fire Marshall codes. This piece of glass is lifted between floor and 60 inches above the ground (hand placement usually waist to over shoulder) on a frequent basis. The weight of a 32 inch by 34 inch piece of mirrored glass is 22.5 pounds. This glass can be lifted from floor to over the shoulder level (hand placement usually waist to over shoulder). The weight of an 18" X 72" piece of fire rated glass is 29.4 pounds. This is be lifted between floor and over shoulder levels (hand placement usually waist to over shoulder). The piece of glass was described to be a good representation of what may be used in a side light of a door. The weight of a 68" X 28" piece of tempered glass (representative of a side light piece of glass used in a trophy case) is 38.4 pounds. This piece of glass is lifted between floor and over shoulder levels (hand placement usually waist to over shoulder). The weight of a 48" X 96" piece of lexan (polycarbonate glass) is 41.1 pounds. This material is generally lifted from floor to over shoulder (hand placement usually waist to over shoulder) when installing in entryways or door units in cafeterias. The weight of a 60" X 84" piece of lexan (polycarbonate glass) is 51.0 pounds. This material is generally lifted from floor to over head (hand placement usually waist to over head) when installing in entryways or door units in cafeterias. This is unbreakable glass that is placed in schools or buildings where windows are broken frequently. The weight of a 36" X 80" solid core wood door is 90.6 pounds. These doors can be lifted from floor to chest level (hand placement generally waist to chest level) to place the door on a saw horse or work bench to cut out a hole for glass. These doors are generally lifted with bilateral neutral grip. Work Environment The work of a Glazier with Houston Independent School District is performed indoors and outdoors in a school system environment. The worker is required to wear a uniform consistent with the nature of the work. Required safety equipment at times includes gloves, long sleeves, and safety glasses Tools and equipment used by the Glazier include, but are not limited to the following: various hand tools, saw, drill, sander, caulk, suction cups that can be attached to glass for Houston Independent School District - Glazier 2 9/26/2009

3 lifting, anchoring brackets (small parts used to set glass), wood doors, and various sized pieces of glass/polycarbonate material/lexan/plexiglass. Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position. Houston Independent School District - Glazier 3 9/26/2009

4 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Physical Demands Analysis Summary Page Position Title: Glazier Department: Facilities Management and Operations Date of Analysis: 11/10/04 SITTING/STANDING/WALKING Sitting Standing Walking Crawling Constant (67-100%) Worker s Ability Yes No Peak Forces Involved in Work Processes Force measurements were taken of various activities requiring strength in the performance of the Glazier duties for this position. Force takes into consideration the average velocity and/or acceleration of the lift and the effort necessary to overcome inertia. Other factors taken into consideration are the necessary strength to grasp and perform manipulative activities that have an associated strength factor. Upon review of this job, no peak forces were measured. It is important to note that the worker is required to push/pull against hand tools and equipment to perform work related tasks and activities. The worker is required to push/pull against these items when installing glass and associated materials. These forces are of insignificant value but repetitive in nature. Lifting Activities Note: All lifting activities cover both lifting and lowering processes. The point of origin and/or the destination of the lift are classified in the three body zone ranges. The weight ranges given are the weight of the product to be lifted or lowered and does not include the force to be employed in the lifting process. Frequencies are calculated based upon the number of lifts and lowers, the average time of each lift, and then divided into the total time in the workday. LIFTING LEVEL FLOOR TO WAIST 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds 70 + pounds Total Floor to Waist Lifts Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No Houston Independent School District - Glazier 4 9/26/2009

5 LIFTING LEVEL WAIST TO SHOULDER 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds 70 + pounds Total Waist to Shoulder Lifts Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No LIFTING LEVEL ABOVE THE SHOULDER 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds 70 + pounds Total Above Shoulder Lifts Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No Constant (67-100%) Worker s Ability UPPER BODY ND* Dom. Both ND* Dom. Both ND* Dom. Both YES NO Pushing Pulling Carrying Handling Grip Strength - Neutral Grip - Pronated Grip - Supinated Grip Pinch Strength - Key/Lateral - Palmar - Tip Fingering Feeling Reaching Below Knees Reaching Knee to Shoulder Reaching Above Shoulder LOWER BODY REQUIREMENTS Kneeling Crouching/Squatting Stooping Stair/Ladder/Climbing Balancing Crawling Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No Houston Independent School District - Glazier 5 9/26/2009

6 OTHER PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS Correctible Vision Uncorrected Vision Color Vision Talking Hearing Smell Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No Houston Independent School District - Glazier 6 9/26/2009

7 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Physical Demand Analysis Job Title: Glazier Department: Facilities Management and Operations Prepared By: Ben Haynes, OTD, OTR Date of Analysis: 11/10/04 Essential Function 1: Required to receive work orders from supervisor for glass repair in schools and administrative buildings in the HISD. Function Description: The Glazier is responsible for receiving work orders from a supervisor in the Facilities Management and Operations department. The worker must discuss any problems or concerns with the supervisor and understand the nature of work to be completed related to all individual work orders. Required Physical Demands Description Standing The Glazier is required to be on his/her feet for the performance of the duties associated with this function. Walking The Glazier is required to move about for the performance of the duties associated with this function. Carrying Carrying is required to perform the movement of paperwork, clipboard, or writing utensil during the course of this function. Reaching Knees to Shoulder The Glazier is required to reach between the level of the knees and the shoulder while performing the duties associated with this function. The worker must be able to grasp and manipulate paperwork. Handling Required to perform the duties associated with this essential function. Grip Strength - Neutral Grip The Glazier is required to perform grasping with the elbow in a neutral position (thumb on top) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Fingering The Glazier is required to perform fingering on an occasional basis during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to manipulate paperwork. Pinch Strength - Palmar Pinch The Glazier is required to use a palmar pinch (thumb pressing down on the middle pads of the index and middle fingers) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to manipulate paperwork. - Tip Pinch The Glazier is required to use a tip pinch (thumb pressing down on the distal pad of any finger) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to manipulate paperwork. Required to grasp a writing utensil. Correctible Vision Required to perform the duties associated with this essential function. Houston Independent School District - Glazier 7 9/26/2009

8 Talking Hearing Required to communicate with supervisor. Required to communicate with supervisor. Essential Function 2: Responsible for completing work orders. Function Description: The Glazier is responsible for repairing and replacing glass and associated materials in schools and administrative buildings owned and operated by the HISD. This includes windows, doors, surfaces, and individual items (such as trophy cases/fire extinguisher cradles). The worker uses hand tools to install glass. A caulking gun is also used to secure glass pieces. The worker must take extra caution when carrying and transporting glass due to cut hazards. At times, the worker must carry glass pieces up ladders for installation. Required Physical Demands Standing Walking Sitting Stair/Ladder Climbing Balancing Lifting Carrying Description The Glazier is required to be on his/her feet for the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to lift and place pieces of glass. The Glazier is required to move about for the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to transport tools and equipment to job sites in schools and administrative buildings. Required to carry pieces of glass to job sites. The Glazier is required to sit to operate motor vehicles issued by the school district. Required and times to complete work. Required to perform the duties associated with this essential function. Required to climb stairs in schools and administrative buildings. Required to climb ladders when installing glass and associated material. The worker is at times required to stand on a ladder when installing glass. Required to perform the duties associated with this essential function. Required when climbing stairs. Required when climbing ladders. Required to work at a height while standing on a ladder to install glass and associated materials. The Glazier is required to lift items weighing up to 90 pounds during the performance of the job duties. Lifting is usually completed with hand placement ranging between waist height and over shoulder height. The worker lifts and manipulates small parts, including anchoring brackets. The worker also lifts and utilizes tools. Glass pieces are lifted and placed in doors and other individual items. Carrying is required to perform the movement of tools, equipment, and supplies during the course of this function. The heaviest item carried by the Glazier is a solid core wood door that weighs 90.6 pounds Houston Independent School District - Glazier 8 9/26/2009

9 Pushing The Glazier is required to push against hand tools and other equipment when installing glass and associated materials. Pulling The Glazier is required to pull against hand tools and other equipment when installing glass and associated materials. Stooping The Glazier is required to perform stooping/bending at the waist in order to perform the duties associated with this function. Kneeling The Glazier is required to perform kneeling either on one or both knees in order to perform the duties associated with this function. Crouching The Glazier is required to crouch/squat in order to perform the duties associated with this function. Crouching is usually for a limited period of time and may be interchangeable with kneeling. Reaching Below Knees The Glazier is required to reach below his/her knees when lifting and placing tools and equipment. Reaching Knees to Shoulder The Glazier is required to reach between the level of the knees and the shoulder while performing most of the duties associated with this function. Required to lift and place tools and equipment. Required to lift and place glass and associated materials. Reaching Above Shoulder The Glazier is required to perform reaching above the level of the shoulder. Handling The Glazier is required to perform handling with grasping with many different types of coupling when performing this function. Required to grip and utilize hand tools. Required to lift and manipulate pieces of glass and associated materials. Grip Strength - Neutral Grip The Glazier is required to perform grasping with the elbow in a neutral position (thumb on top) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to lift glass and associated materials when using suction cup handles. Required to grasp and utilize hand tools. Required to use caulking gun after installing pieces of glass. - Supinated Grip The Glazier is required to perform grasping with the elbow in a supinated position (palm upward) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to lift glass and associated materials when using suction cup handles. - Pronated Grip The Glazier is required to perform grasping with the elbow in a pronated position (palm downward) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to lift glass and associated Fingering materials when using suction cup handles. The Glazier is required to perform fingering on an occasional basis during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Pinch Strength - Lateral/Key Pinch The Glazier is required to use a lateral and/or key pinch (thumb pressing down on the side of the index finger middle knuckle) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. - Palmar Pinch The Glazier is required to use a palmar pinch (thumb pressing down on the middle pads of the index and middle fingers) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to grasp and manipulate pieces of glass. Required to manipulate hand tools. - Tip Pinch The Glazier is required to use a tip pinch (thumb pressing down on the distal pad of any finger) during the performance of the duties associated with this function. Required to manipulate small parts, such as anchoring brackets. Required to manipulate screws/bolts. Correctible Vision Talking Required to perform the duties associated with this essential function. Required to communicate with co-workers. Required to communicate with workers in schools or administrative buildings when responding to work orders. Houston Independent School District - Glazier 9 9/26/2009

10 Hearing Required to communicate with co-workers. Required to communicate with workers in schools or administrative buildings when responding to work orders. Houston Independent School District - Glazier 10 9/26/2009