Light Duty Work Restrictions - The Silver Lining

1 Light duty work RestrictionsSR: Sedentary Restrictions is defined as a job which involves mostly sitting. In addition to sitting and limited walking and standing, sedentary work can include a slight amount of lifting, such as up to 10 : Lifting Restrictions are broken down into several categories: Light work generally means lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Light medium work means lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Medium work means lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 : One Handed Restrictions means the work intended to be performed by the injured worker involves the use of only one hand.

2 The Restrictions , in some cases, may allow Light assist using the injured hand or are specific to the injured worker. The treating physician will assess each claimant individually and provide Restrictions specific to that , sorting, sharpening toolsXOrdering and restoring suppliesXReviewing invoicesXXShredding documentsXPower washing building, sidewalks, drivewayXXMow lawn with a riding mowerXCompetitor researchXXMake sales callsXConduct safety auditsXSafety check electrical toolsXMaintain safety bulletin boardsXPerform vehicle detailingXMentor and train new employeesXTake fleet vehicles in for oil changes and Light maintenanceXTake vehicles through the car washXClean computer screensXRemove face plates from telephones and clean underneathXTip keyboards upside down to remove debris that falls between the keysWB-2512 (9-14)

3 SRLROHRXC reate or update safety manualsXDevelop a written Early-Return-to- work programXReview safety policies/proceduresXDevelop safety training program to present to staffXCreate a disaster planXStudy the OSHA website to learn why the accident/injury occurred and write up a safety paper to share with other workersXAttend training or programsXPaint the employer s name on all hand tools and equipment; this is an anti-theft measureXPaintXXLight housekeeping/cleaningXFill soap dispensers in restroomsXWash and disinfect lunch room tables and lockersXXClean windowsXXPaint concrete car stops in the parking lotXXScrape and paint metal handrailsXXPaint contractor s equipmentXYard cleanup and grounds workXXSpray weed killer on weeds that grow around the buildingXCut and trim bushes round the buildingXXDust office furnitureXRecord contractor s equipment serial numbersXInventoryXUpdate SDS binderXCollect old/unused chemicals and dispose of properlyXTime sheet preparationXXXC onduct a daily

4 Inventory of fleet keys (car dealership)