Week 1 Flashcards
a set of moral principles an employee uses in a job, and a belief in its ability to strengthen character
work ethic
name 5 age related changes for the older worker (sanders article - older workers in manufacturing).
- near vision
- UE strength
- grip strength
- joint stiffness
- endurance
ADA does not provide accommodation for age related changes for the older worker unless what?
unless changes result in impairment that substantially limits a MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY
according to sanders article, possible accommodations are ____ by workers and not well ____ by businesses.
underused, understood
what did the older workers do well in the sanders article?
they adapted - adjusted work methods to meet job demands
name 5 ways in which older adults adapted in the sanders article.
- decreasing loads
- pacing themselves
- altering body mechanics
- enlisting coworkers assistance to meet job demands
- using knowledge from past work
name 4 things that an OT can do for the older worker in manufacturing.
- consult with individual workers
- advocate for ADA accommodations for workers who experience age related changes
- help design environmental modifications to promote task performance across workforce
- use TWH approach to promote healthy lifestyle - work, home, leisure balance
t/f - employees with disabilities drag down company performance and profits.
false
- war prevalent, so workers focused on daily life and survival
- working days were long and peasants worked the land in a greatly agricultural society
- plague led to economic depression
middle ages
-increased urban economy based on exchange of commerce and services instead of agriculture. no increased variation in forms of work, work central to survival
renaissance
- includes industrial revolution (18th century) to today
- mechanization of processes resulted in shift from labor market to industry and service based economy
modern era
mass production of high volume goods
machine age
-shift from blue collar jobs in manufacturing and industry to white collar jobs in technical, managerial, and clerical positions
information age
works with and produces info as a product
knowledge worker
what percent of people with disabilities do not work in the US?
75%
in 2019 the unemployment rate for persons with disabilities dropped what percent?
7.3%
name 3 programs that can help individuals with disabilities find work.
- ADA
- Workforce 2000
- Ticket to Work
name 4 myths about work and people with disabilities.
- absenteeism
- inability to perform work tasks
- cost of accommodations
- productivity and profits decrease
sensory, perception, motor, emotional regulation, cognition, communication, social
performance skills
breaking the job down, which skills are needed and for how long do we do these things
job analysis
-created in 1971 signed as act of congress in 1970
OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)
what is the mission of OSHA?
mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces
all employers are required to post the federal or a state ___ poster to provide their employees with information on their safety and healthy rights.
OSHA
OSHA issues ___ ___ for violations.
monetary penalties
name 4 components of OSHA’s services.
- develop guidelines
- enforce labor laws
- inspect worksite
- offer consultation
- federal agencies that conducts research on the full scope of occupational disease and injury ranging from lung disease in miners to CTS in computer users
- make recommendations and disseminate info for the prevention of work-related disease and injury
- part of the CDC
- investigates potentially hazardous working conditions when requested by employees.
- provides training to occupational safety and health professionals
national institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)
- provides civil rights protection to people with disabilities
- similar to the protections provided to people on the basis of race, gender, national origin, and religion
americans with disabilities act of 1990 (ADA)
- fundamental job duties
- does not include the marginal functions of a position
essential functions
name 6 components of evidence of determining whether a function is essential.
- employer’s judgment
- written job description
- amount of time spent on that function
- consequences of not requiring the incumbent to perform the function
- work experience of past incumbents in the job
- current work experience of incumbents in similar jobs
name 2 aspects of writing job description or completing a job analysis.
- it is important to determine which tasks are essential
- reintegration to workplace should be based on essential work tasks
what is the definition of an employer?
15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year
describe a qualified individual with a disability for ADA.
-an individual with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.
it is the ____’s judgment as to which functions of a job are essential.
employer’s
name the 3 main types of workplace accommodations.
- environmental modifications
- equipment modifications
- procedural modifications
name an example of environmental modifications
removal of architectural barriers
name an example of equipment modifications.
provision of assistive devices and special tools
name 3 examples of procedural modifications.
- restructuring tasks
- altering work methods
- changing work schedules
an action requiring significant difficulty or expense, when considered in light of the following factors:
- the nature and cost of the accommodation needed under this chapter
- the overall financial resources of the facility
- the overall financial resources of the covered entity
undue hardship
- online version of DOT
- provides same info
- links between parts of descriptions and related jobs and professions
ONET
name the 3 types of benefits of work
economic, social, emotional
individuals receive social security benefits, helps lead to a career and become financially independent while keeping medicaid and medicare benefits
workforce 2000
database, keeps track of who OT is treating and which department they work in - can show trends and risks in different departments
blankenheim
there’s a risk for something at that job even if the person is healthy; exceeds ergonomic guidelines
alpha
risk is close to ergonomic guidelines (close to ok) but someone with an underlying condition may experience risks and symptoms
beta
therapy but without a doctor’s order - ex: hot packs, kinesiotape, metapostures
rehab response
preemployment screening, matching job description to the worker’s skills
POPE testing
describe an ergonomic issue vs a maintenance issue.
ergonomic - body mechanics are poor and now they are hurt - using thumb in an improper way
maintenance - problem with environment, objects - cardboard is too hard and leads to pain in individual
governing body
OSHA
policy
NIOSH
name the 10 parts of a comprehensive job description.
- task analysis (essential functions)
- tools and machines used
- duties/responsibilities/work activities
- stressors
- social requirements
- working conditions
- work hours
- safety/hazards
- experience
- education
tool used in a company that is formally trying to reduce the risk of work injury
ergofactor
likely to cause injury. introduces ergonomic risk factors that exceed guidelines and could cause MSD to normally healthy body regions.
alpha job category
with ergonomic recommendations, approach but don’t exceed guidelines, but could pose risk for those with pre-existing conditions. risk factors are not consistent with causing MSD but may be correlated with exacerbation of pre-existing condition.
beta job category
lies within ergonomic recommendations and poses low risk
gamma job category
presents none to minimal ergonomic risk factors
delta job category
the 4 job category levels ___ as they move down.
decrease (in risk)
