![]() ![]() The standard error is not available for this estimate. Percentage of civilian workers with a sedentary strength level by occupation, 2022 Occupation Occupations with critical tasks where workers typically spend the day sitting and occasionally lift items of little weight, like a pen or a few pieces of paper, require sedentary strength. Strength is considered sedentary when none of the light strength requirements are met and standing is required less than or equal to 1/3 of the work schedule or workday.įor civilian workers, 29.1 percent of workers were required to work at a sedentary strength level. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Requirements Survey. When the sedentary lifting or carrying requirements are met, and more than 1/3 of the workday is spent standing, light work is required. Negligible weight includes anything lifted or carried weighing less than 1 pound. Standing estimates includes time spent standing, walking, and in low postures. Determining strength level based on lifting or carrying duration or percentage of the workday spent standing Strength level “Negligible weight” includes anything lifted or carried weighing less than one pound. ![]() However, if they delivered slightly heavier items (51-100 pounds) or the duration of carrying or lifting 26-50 pounds increased to being performed frequently, then the job would be classified as a heavy strength level. There are four duration levels in relation to a job’s workday schedule: seldom (up to 2 percent), occasional (2 percent to 1/3), frequent (1/3 to 2/3), and constant (2/3 or more).įor example, if workers deliver items weighing between 26-50 pounds occasionally, then the job would be classified as a medium strength level. Duration levels are used to calculate the amount of time spent lifting or carrying. ![]()
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