FCE FCE Return-to-Work Planning & Job Demands

Question 1

Which classification system is commonly used in the US to describe physical demand levels of occupations for FCE comparison?

Accepted Answer

Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) physical demand categories

Answer

ICD-10 coding system

Answer

OSHA hazard classification

Answer

ADA functional limitation scale

Question 2

In return-to-work planning following an FCE, what does 'transitional work' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Temporary modified duties that accommodate current functional limitations while the worker recovers

Answer

Permanent job reassignment

Answer

Vocational retraining for a new career

Answer

Full-duty return without restrictions

Question 3

What is the primary document produced after an FCE that guides return-to-work decisions?

Accepted Answer

FCE summary report with functional capacity findings and work recommendations

Answer

Medical discharge summary

Answer

OSHA 300 log entry

Answer

Job task analysis form

Question 4

Which US federal law is most directly relevant when an FCE is used to determine reasonable accommodation for return to work?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Question 5

What does a 'job demands analysis' provide in relation to FCE outcomes?

Accepted Answer

An objective description of the physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of a specific job

Answer

A list of all job applicants

Answer

A summary of workplace injuries

Answer

A wage and salary comparison

Question 6

When FCE results indicate a worker can perform 'medium' physical demand work, what is the maximum occasional lift typically associated with this category per DOT standards?

Accepted Answer

50 lbs

Answer

10 lbs

Answer

20 lbs

Answer

100 lbs