Physical work exertion level
| Physical work exertion level | ||
| 1 | Sedentary | Work mainly involves sitting, and the occasional lifting of objects weighing a maximum of 5 kg. From time to time might carry, for example, a paper folder or small tools. Walking can be part of the job but work mainly involves sitting |
| 2 | Light | Work may occasionally require the lifting of objects weighing a maximum of 10 kg and may require the regular lifting or carrying of objects weighing a maximum of 5 kg. Work can involve a lot of movement, such as walking or using limbs |
| 3 | Medium | Work occasionally requires lifting objects weighing a maximum of 25 kg and regularly carrying or lifting objects weighing a maximum of 12 kg |
| 4 | Heavy | Work occasionally requires lifting objects weighing a maximum of 50 kg and regularly carrying or lifting objects weighing a maximum of 25 kg |
| 5 | Very heavy | Work occasionally requires lifting objects weighing more than 50 kg or regularly carrying or lifting objects weighing more than 25 kg |