Mechanic

Constant

>66%

• Constant hand function (fine and gross) and lifting waist to overhead and carrying up to 2kg;

Frequent

34%–66%

• Frequent standing, forward reaching, overhead reaching and static neck postures;
• Frequent lifting from floor to overhead and carrying from 2kg to 15kg;
• Frequent pushing and pulling;

Occasional

5%–33%

• Occasional floor to waist lifting and carrying 16kg to 20kg
• Occasional walking, sitting, lying, squatting / kneeling and forward bent posture

Rare

<5%

• Rare neck movement, crawling, stair / ladder climbing, foot movement,   trunk flexion and lateral flexion;
• Rare lifting floor to waist 21kg to 30kg and waist to overhead 16kg to   20kg;
• Rare exposure to inhalable dust, high noise levels, arm / hand and   whole body vibrations.

R = Rare (0-5%)

F = Frequent (34-66%)

O = Occasional (6-33%)

C = Constant (67-100%)

1.0 POSTURAL TOLERANCES

1.1 Standing

X

Dynamic standing required during maintenance and repairs both within the workshop and when working onsite. Surfaces vary and include gravel, mud, concrete etc.

1.2 Walking

X

Surfaces within the workshop are concrete, however may vary including gravel, mud, dirt etc. when onsite.

1.3 Sitting

X

Sitting may be required when conducting maintenance and repairs in the cab or underneath the vehicle. Operating vehicles.

1.4 Laying

X

May be required when conducting maintenance and repairs in the cab or underneath the vehicle (use of creeper required).

1.5 Forward bent posture

X

When conducting maintenance and repairs, forward bent postures may be required. Particularly when accessing parts of the vehicle which are located in confined spaces (e.g. belts, starter motor).

1.6 Forward reach

X

Required to perform large aspects of the job role, with exception to working under the vehicle while on the hoist (overhead reach required) and parts on the outside of vehicles (e.g. wheels, mirrors etc).

1.7 Overhead reach

X

Required to perform large aspects of the job role, particularly when working underneath the vehicle while it is on a hoist; Reaching up to 2030mm to access the oil, air and water systems; Reaching up to 2000mm to access the top storage shelf within the workshop.

1.8 Squatting / kneeling

X

Performing repairs and maintenance in awkward positions, usually while vehicle is grounded (e.g. heavy plant equipment); Conducting repairs when working onsite (e.g. roadsides).

1.9 Static neck postures

X

Static neck flexion and extension required when performing repairs and maintenance (e.g. looking up while underneath a vehicle, looking down while reaching over the top of the motor); Static neck rotation required when reversing vehicles (e.g. into / out of workshop and onto / off vehicle hoist ramps).

1.10 Neck movement

X

Dynamic neck rotation required when driving.

1.11 Crawling

X

May be required when accessing and egressing awkward positions and confined spaces (e.g. vehicle cabs).

1.12 Stair climbing

X

Required to access store room located within workshop.

1.13 Ladder climbing

X

Accessing and egressing vehicles (e.g. grader etc.); Ladders and step ladders.

1.14 Trunk twisting / lateral flexion

X

During maintenance and repair work, trunk twisting and lateral flexion may be required (e.g. leaning over motors, accessing awkward positions).  Trunk rotation may also be required while operating vehicles.

1.15 Hand function (grip and dexterity)

X

Required to perform all aspects of the job role; Repetition required when tightening / loosening nuts and utilising other hand tools.

1.16 Foot movement

X

Driving vehicles.

2.0 WEIGHTED TOLERANCES

2.1 Floor to Waist Lifting

21kg-30kg

16kg-20kg

Up to 15kg

Utility wheel (30kg); Front disks (20kg); Break drum (17kg); Tail shaft (16kg); Stopper (15kg); Jacks (5-15kg); Ladders (5-13kg); Parts – filters, radiator, water pumps, shock absorbers, batteries etc. (2-15kg); Hand and electric tools (up to 2kg).

2.2 Waist to Shoulder Lifting

16kg-20kg

2kg-15kg

Up to 2kg

Tail shaft (16kg); Parts – filters, radiator, water pumps, shock absorbers, batteries etc. (2-15kg); Hand and electric tools (up to 2kg).

2.3 Overhead Lifting

16kg-20kg

2kg-15kg

Up to 2kg

Tail shaft (16kg); Parts – filters, radiator, water pumps, shock absorbers, batteries etc. (2-15kg); Hand and electric tools (up to 2kg).

2.4 Carrying

16kg-20kg

2kg-15kg

Up to 2kg

Front disks (20kg); Break drum (17kg); Tail shaft (16kg); Stopper (15kg); Jacks (5-15kg); Ladders (5-13kg); Parts – filters, radiator, water pumps, shock absorbers, batteries etc. (2-15kg); Hand and electric tools (up to 2kg).

2.5 Pushing

X

Manoeuvring of wheels, parts etc. into and out of plant vehicles, both in front of the body and overhead; Pushing while using hand tools (e.g. spanners, sockets etc.); Pushing oil catcher trolley (handle ht. = 850mm); Pushing hydraulic jacks (handle ht. = 1370mm); Pushing toolbox draws shut (ht. = 200mm - 1700mm).

2.6 Pulling

X

Manoeuvring of wheels, parts etc. into and out of plant vehicles, both in front of the body and overhead; Pulling while using hand tools (e.g. spanners, sockets etc.); Pulling oil catcher trolley (handle ht. = 850mm); Pulling hydraulic jacks (handle ht. = 1370mm); Pulling toolbox draws open (ht. = 200mm - 1700mm).

3.0 ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Inhalable Dust

X

Minimal exposure to roadside dust, predominantly when working on breakdowns.

3.2 High Noise Levels

X

Heavy plant vehicles entering and exiting the workshop (e.g. grader etc.)

3.3 Vibration exposure – hand/arm

X

Use of machines (e.g. drill etc.).

3.4 Vibration exposure – whole body

X

Driving.