Physical exertion requirementa

Question 1

Sedentary work

Answer 1

lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like files or small tools. CAN involve some walking or standing, though primarily sitting. Sometimes someone can’t sit for long periods and so they would not be good candidates for sedentary work.

Question 2

Light work

Answer 2

Lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds.This job can require a lot of walking or standing although it is typically lots of sitting with some pulling pushing or pulling

Question 3

Medium work

Answer 3

lifting no more than 50 pounds with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Question 4

Heavy work

Answer 4

Lifting no more than 100 pounds at at time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.

Question 5

Very Heavy work

Answer 5

lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects 50 pounds or more.