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Occupational Requirements Survey
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A sedentary strength level is required for 30.6% of workers in 2024
11/19/2024
A sedentary strength level was required for 30.6 percent of workers in 2024, and the next lowest strength level, light strength, was required for 33.3 percent of workers. Specific vocational preparation beyond a short demonstration and up through 1 month was required for 34.2 percent of workers.
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