Is manual handling required? 4.2 Do large forces have to be exerted? 4.3 Does the work involve lifting or twisting, bending, stooping, or reaching? 4.4 Is muscular work mainly static or dynamic? 4.5 Are movements centered around the midpoint of the joint range? 4.6 Can static work be eliminated by providing clamps or vices? 4.7 Can loads be lifted and carried safely? 4.8 Is the workload greater than 40% of maximum aerobic capacity? 4.9 Are large or small muscle groups involved? 4.10 Can the operator vary the work rate or take rest periods at will? 4.11 Are lifting aids or powered tools available? 4.12 Are cycle times less than 30 s? 4.13 Are job aids provided to reduce high physical demands? 4.14 Are the patterns of movement efficient, inefficient, or are any movements unnecessary? 4.15 Does the task demand highly accurate movements? 5. Mental demands 5.1 Is the mental workload too low, too high, or about right? 5.2 Is the task carried out at a predominantly skill?

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