Most of the tasks involved in mail sorting, processing, and operating machines are highly automatable with current technologies. While there are some challenges related to human oversight, emotional intelligence, and error tolerance, the economic incentives and technical feasibility strongly favor automation.
33/100Consequence_of_Error
70/100Contact_With_Others
51/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
36/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
10/100Deal_With_External_Customers
12/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
61/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
68/100Degree_of_Automation
66/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
19/100Electronic_Mail
78/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
5/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
5/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
38/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
1/100Exposed_to_High_Places
40/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
29/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
81/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
56/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
49/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
59/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
52/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
76/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
67/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
4/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
2/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
100/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
26/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
27/100Letters_and_Memos
39/100Level_of_Competition
9/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
7/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
73/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
63/100Physical_Proximity
7/100Public_Speaking
39/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
53/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
85/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
67/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
2/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
20/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
37/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
89/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
21/100Spend_Time_Sitting
83/100Spend_Time_Standing
88/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
69/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
53/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
23/100Telephone
92/100Time_Pressure
19/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
65/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
0/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
6/100Work_Schedules
76/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team