Productivity Interventions

Question 1

what are some work simplification & energy conservation techniques used when occupation is too demanding?

Answer 1

• Limit amount of work
• Sit to work
• Balance physical tasks with rest breaks

Question 2

generally, how long is work conditioning?

Answer 2

1-2 hours

Question 3

what are Metabolic equivalents (METS)?

Answer 3

units of measure used to describe the amount of O2 the body needs for a given activity

Question 4

what activities would require 1.0-2.5 METs?

Answer 4

Sweeping floors
dusting
driving
mowing lawn

Question 5

what activities would require * 2.6- 4.0 METs?

Answer 5

General house cleaning
raking lawn
walking/carrying 15 lb

Question 6

what activities would require 4.0 - 6.0 METs?

Answer 6

Major house cleaning e.g. washing windows
weeding
laying carpet
carpentry
roofing

Question 7

what activities would require 6.0 – 10 METs?

Answer 7

Shoveling > 16 lbs per minute
walking or standing with objects 50-74 lbs
concrete masonry
carrying firefighter hoses

Question 8

What if you didn’t have any knowledge about or thorough
understanding of a Job Position /”occupation” (in the work world)?

Answer 8

Occupational Information Network
(onetonline.org)