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Carpenters - Physical Demands
Carpenters frequently:
Stand for long periods of time.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Walk or run for long periods of time.
Bend or twist their body.
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Repeat the same movements.
Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
It is important for carpenters to be able to:
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
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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.
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Understand the speech of another person.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
Move arms and legs quickly.
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
It is not as important, but still necessary, for carpenters to be able to:
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
Determine the distance between objects.
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
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Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
See objects in very bright or glaring light.
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.