Job Site Analysis (JSA)

JSA’s are conducted on site with a client's employer or, where applicable, with a potential employer to identify the essential tasks and the physical, psychological and cognitive requirements of those tasks as they pertain to a client's occupation. The assessment includes a comprehensive interview with the supervisor; observations of a worker; as well as, measurement of postural dynamics, weights and frequency of movements. Sources such as the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and/or the Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations (CCDO) may also be used to complement the analysis.

Occupational Therapists are trained to identify environmental hazards, ergonomic risk factors, equipment modifications and other contributing factors to the physical demands an individual experiences in the work environment. When performing a Job Demands Analysis, the assessor will also identify reasonable job modification(s) and accommodation(s) and will discuss these with the employer. The JSA allows for direct comparison to FAE test results.