A Comparison of Two Task Rating Scales of Physical Demand.
Abstract
Task analysis to specify the physical demands of work is expensive in terms of manpower skills, equipment, and time. Job analysis methods to identify tasks that should be subject to detailed task analysis are an important part of any strategy to specify physical demands criteria for jobs. This paper reports research comparing two sets of task inventory rating scales used to identify important, physically demanding tasks. The physical demand scales are Perceived Physical Effort, which is part of Physical Abilities Analysis, and Physical Strength and Endurance, a scale developed by the US Air Force. Two scales assessing Consequences of Inadequate Performance were also used. The scales were administered to large samples from two Australian Army employment groups. Scale reliabilities and task rand order intercorrelations are reported and implications for the scales' future use are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174843
Entities
People
- Robert S. Collyer