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  • 1.  Physical Demands - Orthopedic Surgeon

    Posted 05-03-2023 13:19

    Good Afternoon,
    I am working on a forensic case and need to gather information on the physical demands of an orthopedic surgeon. Are there any resources or sites that you would recommend for this type of data?

    Thank you!
    Kathy Mueller



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    Naperville, IL United States
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  • 2.  RE: Physical Demands - Orthopedic Surgeon

    Posted 05-04-2023 09:41

    Good morning Kathleen,

    Outside of conducting an on-site functional job analysis, the DOT provides this information (although it is a bit dated). Below is the DOT information provided by SkillTran Job Browser Pro Version 1.7.4.1.

    070.101-094 SURGEON
     
    STRENGTH: Light
    Exert force to 20 lbs. occasionally or 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible force constantly.  May involve significant standing, walking, pushing, and/or pulling.
     
    OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
     
      CL - Climbing - Not Present
      BA - Balancing - Not Present
      ST - Stooping - Not Present
      KN - Kneeling - Not Present
      CR - Crouching - Not Present
      CW - Crawling - Not Present
      RE - Reaching - Occasional 
      HA - Handling - Frequent   
      FI - Fingering - Frequent   
      FE - Feeling - Frequent   
      TA - Talking - Frequent
      HE - Hearing - Frequent
      TS - Tasting/Smelling - Not Present
     
    VISION:
     
      NE - Near Acuity - Constant
      FA - Far Acuity - Not Present
      DE - Depth Perception - Not Present
      AC - Accommodation - Frequent   
      CV - Color Vision - Frequent
      FV - Field of Vision - Not Present
     
    COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS (to which the worker is exposed):
      WE - Exposure to weather - Not Present
      CO - Extreme cold - Not Present
      HO - Extreme heat - Not Present
      WT - Wet and/or Humid - Not Present
      NO - Noise Intensity Level - Quiet
      VI - Vibration - Not Present
      AT - Atmospheric Conditions - Not Present
      MV - Moving Mechanical Parts Hazard - Not Present
      EL - Electrical Shock Hazard - Not Present
      HI - High, Exposed Place Hazard - Not Present
      RA - Exposure to Radiation - Not Present
      EX - Explosion Hazard - Not Present
      TX - Toxic/Caustic Chemical Hazard - Not Present
      OT - Other Environmental Conditions - Constant exposure

    DATA SOURCES: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (1993). (electronic files contain all, not just selected characteristics.)  U.S. Dept. of Labor, The Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs, (1991). (excerpts for Aptitudes available at https://skilltran.com/rhaj/chapter12.htm#page=4 )


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