Comparison of F.C.E. to Work Demands (from Job Site Analysis)
Activity Client’s Present Capabilities (Client can presently do…) Physical Work Demands (Client needs to do…) Job Match?
Standing Up to 30 minutes Occasional Yes
Sitting Up to 30 minutes Occasional Yes
Walking Occasional, moderate distances Occasional Yes
Kneeling/Crouching Minimal Occasional No
Reaching Frequent Frequent Yes
Hand Movements Frequent Frequent Yes
Lifting overhead Lifting up to 40 pounds (Occasionally) Lifting up to 20 pounds (Occasionally) Yes
Lifting to waist level Lifting up to 50 pounds (Occasionally) Lifting up to 75 pounds (Occasionally) No
Lifting to floor level Lifting up to 50 pounds (Occasionally) Lifting up to 75 pounds (Occasionally) No

Carrying:

Unilaterally (one arm)
Up to 50 pounds (Occasionally) Lifting up to 40 pounds (Occasionally) Yes

Carrying:

Bilaterally (two arms)
Lifting up to 50 pounds (Occasionally) Lifting up to 40 pounds (Occasionally) Yes

Climbing

Stairs
Occasional Occasional Yes
Bending Occasional Frequent No
Trunk Rotation Occasional Occasional Yes
       

 

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