Work requires standing and working in awkward positions for long periods of time, bending, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight places. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally moves heavier objects with assistance or mechanical devices. Remember, for most Federal Wage System positions, a new employee is required to pass a physical examination designed specifically for the position. Describe the hazards, physical hardships and working conditions to which the employee will be regularly exposed. The employee is subject to burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts and strains.
Safety equipment includes safety shoes, glasses and respirators.