ABSTRACT
A common problem with many methods that assess the physical qualications of workers for jobs is that selection of equipment and methods is rarely based on a clear rationale about the class of task or skill represented. is chapter discusses the need for job-match taxonomy improvements to better compare the physical abilities of workers with the physical demands of jobs, provides examples of objective and relevant methods for assessing
CONTENTS 14.1 Introduction 393 14.2 Signicance of Taxonomy to Ergonomics 394 14.3 Critical Review of Current Status 394 14.4 Evolution of the WorkAbility eJobMatch Taxonomy 401
14.4.1 Materials Handling Abilities 401 14.4.2 Work Tolerances 407 14.4.3 Physical Aptitudes 410
14.5 Future Concerns 416 14.5.1 Impact of Civil Rights Legislation 416
14.6 Conclusion 417 References 418
workers, and introduces a new model for tness-for-duty screening to prevent injuries and motivate higher risk workers to participate in appropriate wellness interventions.
