NONKINSENSE
Adventures of an Analog Man in the Digital Universe, with a little help from my friends and relations.
Friday, September 16, 2005
As the caretaker of Airlines aircraft, ground service equipment, cargo shipments and our customers' property, the level of service satisfaction and the guaranteed safety of our guests and their possessions must always be foremost. The working environment demands, at all times, strenous lifting activities where proper procedures for baggage handling and lifting are essential so as not to cause strain or injury to the Ramp Customer Service Representative...Physical Demands: Sit 0-33% of the work shift. Stand and walk 34-66% of the work shift. Lift and carry objects weighing 11-50 pounds 34-66% of the work shift. Lift up to 80 pounds 0-33% of the shift. Lift and carry passengers who may weigh greater than 100 pounds, with the assistance of other co-workers. PUll and push with a force of 65 pounds to move objects on flat surfaces. Climb stairs, ladders and inclines. Work at low levels in cramped work spaces which require crawling, squatting and kneeling. Reach and lift above and below shoulder level. Participate in a wide variety of repetitive trunk movements including forward and backward bending, trunk rotation and bending side to side. Carry objects on a variety of smooth and rough work surfaces, up and down stairs and ladders. Use both hands to manipulate and move large and small objects within minimal time limits. Ability to see, hear and talk. Operate motorized equipment.
