Figure 3. Frequency of selected physical requirements, all workers, preproduction-testing estimates, 2015
Physical activity Percentage of workers
Seldom Occasional Frequent Constant Present, duration unknown

Verbal communication

1.4 20.5 24.3 15.4 34.7

Gross manipulation

2.1 25.1 17.7 17.4 31.0

Fine manipulation

5.5 38.7 8.0 1.2 34.0

Reaching at or below the shoulder

6.7 31.9 14.4 5.6 28.0

Push or pull with hand or arm

7.5 20.5 2.9 0.8 14.1