Table 2.

Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) results for the Job Accommodation Scale (N = 338).

	Factor
Factor 1: Modify physical workload (F1)	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5
Avoid lifting of heavy objects	.86
Avoid awkward postures	.82
Limit pushing or pulling of heavy objects	.80
Avoid prolonged periods of standing	.66
Avoid twisting or bending	.57
Avoid working with objects at floor level	.37
Factor 2: Modify work environment (F2)	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5
Rearrange workplace to be more comfortable		.85
Alter height of work surface		.78
Use special equipment or tools to make less painful		.54
Find a more comfortable place to sit		.44
Rotate between job tasks		.39
Reduce long periods of prolonged sitting		.32
Factor 3: Modify work schedule (F3)	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5
Change work time			.86
Shorten work days			.78
Arrange more breaks and rest periods			.47
Factor 4: Find alternate duties (F4)	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5
Assign to another job temporarily				.54
Replace normal job tasks with easier things				.50
Move to a different site or location				.43
Factor 5: Arrange for assistance (F5)	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5
Ask co-workers to assist as needed					.71
Arrange for others to help					.49
Find someone else to do the heavy work	.40				.48
Eigenvalues	6.20	2.24	1.82	1.49	1.19
Percentage variance	29.50	10.66	8.65	7.08	5.69
Cumulative variance	29.50	40.16	48.81	55.89	61.58

Note. Extraction method: Principal Axis Factoring. Rotation method: Oblimin.