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Heavy Lifting

Will the individual be doing heavy lifting?

Heavy lifting is part of a group of general physical labor job duties that requires a preplacement physical examination. Heavy lifting refers to lifting 51 pounds or over. For other job duties in this category, please refer to the general physical labor job descriptions.

Health Assessment Requirements

The preplacement health assessment for those who will be doing heavy lifting includes a preplacement physical examination along with a review of immunization status for tetanus.

  1. The department:
    • Identifies this job duty in myUFL position information, or completes the online INOP Form based on supervisor input.
    • Submits the Payment Authorization Form.
    • Calls the UF OCCMED Clinic at (352) 294-5700 to schedule a physical exam appointment.

Further information: UF Occupational Medicine Office at (352) 392-1591.