Clothes pressers frequently:

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

It is important for clothes pressers to be able to:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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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 fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for clothes pressers to be able to:

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
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• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Move arms and legs quickly.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.