While there are opportunities for partial automation in maintenance and repair work, the complexity of the tasks and the necessity for human problem-solving, judgment, and adaptability mean that full automation is not yet feasible. Economic incentives and technical feasibility support partial automation efforts.
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93/100Contact_With_Others
71/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
53/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
63/100Deal_With_External_Customers
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81/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
86/100Electronic_Mail
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26/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
62/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
80/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
50/100Exposed_to_High_Places
66/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
3/100Exposed_to_Radiation
16/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
44/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
94/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
77/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
51/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
80/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
73/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
74/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
52/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
70/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
39/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
68/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
69/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
50/100Letters_and_Memos
37/100Level_of_Competition
81/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
32/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
56/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
62/100Physical_Proximity
23/100Public_Speaking
78/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
90/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
69/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
67/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
40/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
39/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
51/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
61/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
23/100Spend_Time_Sitting
78/100Spend_Time_Standing
85/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
72/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
84/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
90/100Telephone
68/100Time_Pressure
80/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
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37/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
15/100Work_Schedules
83/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team