Step 3 - Identify Duty Areas

TTJA CHECKLIST

STEP 3 - IDENTIFY DUTY AREAS (~1 hr.)

? Ask for definition of "duty area"

? Ask how many duty areas are typically involved in a job (5-12)

? Ask for examples of how duty areas can be grouped (systems, location,

components, procedures, other)

Have team select the most appropriate way to group duty areas for this job

position

Refer team to previous analyses (in "Workshop" section of Participant

Manual) to get ideas

-- Keep in mind how the duty areas will impact the ability to write tasks at an

appropriate level

Use Nominal Group Technique to have team identify duty areas

-- Have each team member silently generate a list of duty areas

During round robin, write their suggestions on flipchart, alternating lines with

two different color markers

-- Provide guidance and reassurance

Have team briefly determine if duty areas should be combined or modified

Use color coding/cross-through technique to track what gets "folded into" the

final choice

-- Ensure tasks performed under emergency/abnormal conditions will be

encompassed by the duty areas chosen

As group consensus is obtained, write each duty area horizontally on a separate

yellow 8-1/2" x 11" sheet

Post duty area sheets in two vertical columns down center of TTJA wall

Table-Top Job Analysis

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