Creating a safe workplace starts with knowing exactly what a job requires. A job task analysis is a detailed review of the physical demands and environment of a specific role. At Minnesota Occupational Health (MOH), we provide the highest standard of care by helping employers identify risks before they lead to injuries.
Our consultants work onsite at your facility to observe and document exactly what your employees do every day. This data-driven approach helps you create better job descriptions and training programs that keep your team productive.
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What Does a Job Task Analysis Do?
A job task analysis does more than just list duties; it establishes the definitive requirements of a role—including activity levels, task duration, environmental factors and the specific tools or machinery used.
By defining these essential physical demands, your organization can make informed, data-driven decisions that protect both your employees and your bottom line:
- Definitive hiring standards: Clearly determine if a candidate can perform the essential functions of a role, allowing you to hire with confidence or legally decline candidates who cannot meet the requirements.
- Expedited return-to-work: Use pre-defined physical standards to bridge the gap between injury and recovery, getting employees back to work faster by matching their current capabilities to specific tasks.
- Reasonable accommodations: Identify specific areas where workplace adjustments can be made to accommodate talented workers without compromising safety or productivity.
- Reduced liability and costs: Minimize workers’ compensation risks by ensuring every employee is physically and mentally suited for their specific environment.
Understanding the Job Task Analysis Process
The job task analysis process is a partnership between your company’s subject matter experts (like supervisors) and our professional consultants. Here is what you can expect when we conduct a job task analysis:
On-site observation: An MOH consultant spends approximately four hours at your site observing the position in real time.
Interviews: We meet with employees and supervisors to discuss essential tasks and equipment used.
Physical measurement: We measure vision and hearing needs, as well as the physical positions required for the job.
Detailed reporting: We compile a comprehensive report with site photographs for your future reference.
These reports are vital for physicians to review when helping an injured employee return to work safely. If a worker is injured, we use this data to personalize light-duty plans that fit your specific accommodations.
Job Task Analysis at Minnesota Occupational Health
Minnesota Occupational Health provides a streamlined and clinically driven approach to workforce safety for businesses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. With five convenient locations—Coon Rapids, Eagan, Shakopee, St. Paul/Midway and Woodbury—we make it easy for employers to access high-quality services.
Let Minnesota Occupational Health connect you with the occupational health services you need. Call (651) 968-5300 or contact us today to learn more about our services.