Waiters and waitresses frequently:

• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
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• Bend or twist their body.

It is important for waiters and waitresses to be able to:

• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
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• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for waiters and waitresses to be able to:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
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• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Move arms and legs quickly.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.