Physical Work Capacity and Functional Capacity Evaluation System

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Physical Work Capacity and
Functional Capacity Evaluation System
The two components of the PWCFC Evaluation System are Physical Work Capacity (PWC)
and Functional Capacity (FC).
The Physical Work Capacity component
evaluates an individual’s capacity to
perform physically demanding work tasks.
System input includes the person’s
physical ability test results and
demographic data. Output is a computergenerated
report that assesses the
person’s Physical Work Capacity. The
report helps employers make either of two
employment decisions, which are:
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1. Pre-employment – The PWC report evaluates a job applicant’s
capacity to perform physically demanding work tasks.
2. Return-to-Work – The FC report evaluates an employee’s capacity
to perform physically demanding tasks at a level that allows for the
safe return to work.
Data used to develop the Physical Work Capacity evaluation comes from 20 years of preemployment
research completed at the University of Houston. The purpose of this research
was to validate pre-employment tests and define physiologically justified standards or
“cut scores.” The ergonomic principle is to match the worker to the demands of the job.
This validation research is the linkage between test results and job tasks.
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The Functional Capacity component assesses Work Capacity and physical fitness. The
fitness components include maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max), body composition and
flexibility. These are the common components included in adult fitness test batteries
(Baumgartner & Jackson, 1999; Golding, Meyers & Sinning, 1989).
Model 32601PWCFC Complete System includes:
Model 32600-PWC PWCFC Version 3.0 Software for Windows ®
Model 32628 Jackson Strength Evaluation System
Model 01127A Lafayette Skinfold Caliper
Model 01285 Sit and Reach Flexibility Tester
Model J00105 JAMAR Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer
32600-PWC
E-mail: Email: eval@lafayetteinstrument.com lifesci@licmef.com . http://www.lafayetteinstrument.com
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Jackson Strength Evaluation System
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Model 32628 Jackson Strength Evaluation System
The Jackson Strength Evaluation System was developed by Dr. Andrew Jackson at the University
of Houston. The system is widely used by rehabilitation professionals to monitor progress in
recovery from injury and by industrial testing specialists to assess the ability of job applicants to
perform physically demanding work tasks. The system features an electronic load cell for accurate
and reliable measurements of isometric strength and a new programmable
microprocessor control, offering user-defined standardized test protocols.
The system is designed to meet the needs of Jackson lift, torso and pull
strength test protocols and the lift tasks of the National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The system comes complete
with detailed instructions for the recommended strength tests and offers
validated, standardized test protocols and normative data. It is lightweight
and compact making it highly portable. The components of this system
can be purchased individually.
System includes:
Model 32628PBC
Model 32628CTL
Heavy-Duty Lifting Platform, Bar and Chain
Jackson Control with Load Cell
Model 32628-1 Jackson Dual Strength Evaluation System
System includes:
Model 32528HD Hand Dynamometer
Model 32628PBC Heavy-Duty Lifting Platform, Bar and Chain
Model 32628DUAL Jackson Control with 2 Load Cells
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Model 32528PBC Jackson Platform Bar and Chain, 30” x 36”
Includes a 4’ chain, a solid aluminum lifting bar with comfortable hand grips and a solid wood lifting
platform, measuring 30” x 36”.
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