Job Dictionary Development
Defining job demands with precision.
EMP Onsite's Job Dictionary Development service provides a comprehensive, evidence-based catalogue of the physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of every role within your organisation.
Using structured onsite assessment, motion analysis, and clinician-led evaluation, each job role is broken down into measurable components that define what safe, capable performance looks like. The resulting job dictionaries become the foundation for safer recruitment, targeted training, effective injury prevention, and efficient return-to-work planning.
All job dictionaries are housed within the EMP Risk Portal, ensuring secure digital access, version control, and easy integration with functional assessments, pre-employment screening, and task risk profiling.
Key Benefits
Evidence-based job dictionaries provide the foundation for safer, more effective workforce management.
Consistent objective baseline
Provides a consistent, objective baseline for assessing role demands across all positions and locations.
Stronger recruitment decisions
Strengthens recruitment, onboarding, and redeployment decisions through clear understanding of role requirements.
Reduced worker-job mismatch
Reduces mismatch between worker capacity and job requirements, preventing injuries and performance issues.
Targeted injury prevention
Enables targeted injury prevention and work design improvements based on documented physical demands.
WHS compliance support
Supports compliance with WHS and anti-discrimination legislation through objective role documentation.
Portal integration
Integrates directly with the EMP Risk Portal for ongoing data use, comparison, and analysis.
Proven Impact
Real-world applications demonstrate the value of comprehensive job documentation.
| Industry | Result | ROI / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics & Transport | 120+ roles documented across a national network | Improved recruitment accuracy and RTW efficiency |
| Retail Distribution | Role dictionaries embedded in the EMP Risk Portal for every site and role | Faster, standardised onboarding and screening |
| Government & Utilities | Full body of work aligned with WHS Regulation compliance | Clear, defensible documentation of inherent job demands |
Across diverse industries, EMP Onsite’s injury prevention programs have consistently delivered significant reductions in workplace injuries and measurable productivity gains, demonstrating strong return on investment and lasting improvements in safety culture.
Optional Enhancements
Enhance job dictionaries with advanced assessment technologies and integrations.
AI-Assisted Task Risk Assessment
Automatically identifies high-risk movements and postures from recorded job footage, accelerating assessment accuracy.
AvailableHuman Performance Technology
Force and strength testing devices provide quantified load data for validation, ensuring objective measurement.
AvailableFunctional Assessment Links
Enables pre-employment and RTW benchmarking directly against job-specific requirements for accurate matching.
AvailableWearable Motion Data
Real-time movement and posture tracking for high-risk or repetitive tasks provides detailed biomechanical insights.
AvailableTask Redesign Consultation
Ergonomic optimisation recommendations to reduce strain and fatigue, improving both safety and productivity.
Available
Why Organisations Choose EMP Onsite
Trusted by leading employers for our clinical expertise, measurable results, and seamless integration with existing safety systems.
- Clinically validated job demand mapping methodology
- Full integration with the EMP Risk Portal and related services
- National coverage with industry-specific expertise
- Evidence-based documentation supporting recruitment and safety
- Proven ROI through reduced claims and improved workforce matching
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Job Dictionary?
A Job Dictionary is a structured record describing each role's physical, cognitive, and environmental demands, used to ensure safe hiring, injury prevention, and return-to-work planning.
Who develops EMP's Job Dictionaries?
They are developed by EMP Onsite's allied health professionals (physiotherapists, ergonomists, and exercise physiologists) under national clinical governance and validated with site representatives.
Can the Job Dictionaries be integrated with our HR or safety systems?
Yes. The digital versions stored in the EMP Risk Portal can be linked to existing HR, recruitment, or WHS management systems for seamless access and version control.
Do you include non-physical (cognitive, emotional, or environmental) demands?
Yes. Each dictionary includes cognitive, sensory, emotional, and environmental factors such as concentration, shift work, noise, temperature, and fatigue exposure where relevant.
How often should Job Dictionaries be reviewed?
We recommend a review every 2–3 years or whenever there are major changes to job design, equipment, or operational processes.
How is the information stored and accessed?
Securely within the EMP Risk Portal, with permissions for HR, HSE, and rehabilitation staff to access approved versions for reference, comparison, and audit purposes.
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