A job dictionary provides a workforce and its service providers with a tool that outlines the nature and specific physical demands of each role. 

It can be utilised to

• Assist in the prevention of injuries by identifying key risks
• Assist injured workers return to work 
• Formulate a graduated return to work schedules
• Assist in determining whether or not the organisation has suitable duties to facilitate a graded return to work for an injured worker
• Reduce the requirement for job analyses/ worksite assessments   
• Provide information for pre-employment medical assessments and functional capacity assessments
• Compare the skills required in the job with the skills employees have.  This can determine training requirements 
• Assist medical professionals to tailor treatment to job demands

Ultimately, a Job Dictionary will assist service providers understand an employee’s pre-injury job and identify suitable duties that can be performed safely by the employee which will result in better “return to work” outcomes for employees.