Transferrable Skills Analysis (TSA) Exercise
Scenario 1
Dave is a 32-year-old male employed by a local telecommunication company as a cable splicer. He was injured when a drunk driver hit his company van resulting in a back injury limiting his ability to climb poles. Dave has a high school diploma and one semester of course work in electronics and computer technology from DeVry University. He is currently receiving workers compensation, and the insurance company has hired you to determine if he can go back to work in any productive position.
Perform a TSA
1. Identify the functional limitations that would result from a back injury.
2. Log on to http://www.onetonline.org/ and search cable splicer under occupations.
3. List the occupational code and title that is most closely related to cable splicer.
4. Click the details tab and then the work activities tab and identify any work activities that could not be performed with or without an accommodation.
5. Search the occupation using the Dictionary of Occupational Titles online - http://www.occupationalinfo.org/. Identify the DOT code most similar -
6. Look up the worker traits (middle three digits of the DOT code and the strength level, and other factors that you think are relevant.
7. Centered on all the data you have on the DOT, which of the following would be the best fit that might accommodate this level of injury?
a. 823.281-014 Electrician, Radio GOE: 05.05.05. Strength: L, GED: R4, M3, L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
b. 823.131-022 Supervisor, radio interference GOE:05.05.Strength: L, GED: R4, M4, L4, SVP: 8, DLU: 77
Please type your responses to Scenario 1 here:
The common functional limitations of a back injury are caused by restricted mobility. Muscle or ligament strain limits an individuals ability to repeatedly list heavy objects since they strain the back muscles and spinal ligaments (Yiengprugsawan et al., 2017). This stress causes painful muscle spasms. Other challenges emerge from incapacitation of bodily functions, such as limited limbic mobility, inability for self-care, poor maintenance of social relationships, and challenges regaining working ability.
The most closely related work to a cable splicer is 49-9052.00 - Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (49-9052.00 - Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, 2021).
Dave cannot Install audio or communications equipment, adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance, or Test communications equipment to ensure the proper functioning
The DOT code for Telephone and Cable Television Line Installers and Repairers is 85702 (85702 - Telephone and cable television line installers and repairers, 2021).
The maximum level of strength required is Light (L) since the job requires one to lift or carry 10 -20 pounds, stand or walk for 6 hours or more and stoop occasionally.
The work traits for Telephone and Cable Television Line Installers occupation fall under 5 digit people 0 = mentoring; 1 = negotiating; 2 = instructing; 3 = supervising; 4 = diverting; 5 = persuading; 6 = speaking/signaling; 7...
…precisely coordinate movements of the fingers. Some accommodations that can be made include anti-vibration gloves, ergonomic and pneumatic tools, extra grip tools, extra grip gloves, and vacuum pickup tools.The occupational code and title most closely related to dental hygienists is 31-9091.00 - Dental Assistants (31-9091.00 - Dental Assistants, 2021).
The tasks of a digital assistant that cannot be performed with or without accommodations include fabricating temporary restorations or custom impressions from the preliminary impression. The dental assistant must set up instrument trays, prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, prepare materials, or assist the dentist during dental procedures requiring precision but may be difficult due to the lack of fingers dexterity during treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
The DOT code of the most similar occupation is 66002, and the occupation title is Dental Assistant (66002 - Dental Assistants Occupational Information Network, 2021).
The maximum strength requirement is Sedentary (S) lift or carry less than 10 lbs, stand or walk less than 2 hours.
The work traits for a dental assistant occupation fall under 5 digit people 0 = mentoring; 1 = negotiating; 2 = instructing; 3 = supervising; 4 = diverting; 5 = persuading; 6 = speaking/signaling; 7 = serving; 8 = taking instructions/helping.
Bob can work as a dental assistant with the aid of some accommodations, such as the use of anti-vibration gloves, ergonomic and pneumatic tools, extra grip tools, extra grip gloves, and vacuum pickup tools. Tasks such…
References
31-9091.00 - Dental Assistants. Onetonline.org. (2021). Retrieved 24 July 2021, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/details/31-9091.00.
49-9052.00 - Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers. Onetonline.org. (2021). Retrieved 24 July 2021, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9052.00.
66002 - Dental Assistants Occupational Information Network. Occupationalinfo.org. (2021). Retrieved 24 July 2021, from https://occupationalinfo.org/onet/66002.html.
85702 - Telephone and cable television line installers and repairers. Occupationalinfo.org. (2021). Retrieved 24 July 2021, from https://occupationalinfo.org/onet/85702.html.
Maeda, Y., Kettner, N., Holden, J., Lee, J., Kim, J., & Cina, S. et al. (2014). Functional deficits in carpal tunnel syndrome reflect reorganization of primary somatosensory cortex. Brain, 137(6), 1741-1752. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awu096
Yiengprugsawan, V., Hoy, D., Buchbinder, R., Bain, C., Seubsman, S., & Sleigh, A. (2017). Low back pain and limitations of daily living in Asia: longitudinal findings in the Thai cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-1380-5
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