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Occupational Requirements Survey
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Occupational Requirements Survey Overview
The Economics Daily
One-third of workers may need to lift or carry up to 25 pounds
A light strength level, meaning workers may lift or carry up to 25 pounds, was required for 33.3 percent of workers in 2024. Among occupational groups, 60.9 percent of workers in food preparation and serving related occupations, 50.0 percent of workers in personal care and service occupations, and 47.7 percent of workers in sales and related occupations were required to have a light strength level. read more »
Monthly Labor Review
Has the pandemic permanently changed job requirements?
This article reports on an examination of whether the pandemic led to changes in job requirements measured in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Requirements Survey. read more »