Saskia Baltrusch

227 Chapter 8 Appendix 2 Task description used in the M-SFS questionnaire. Task number Task description 1 Place a can weighing 2 ½ kg above your head. 2 Work sitting down. 3 Remain standing for a prolonged period of time. 4 Lift a box weighing 5 kg from the floor to eye level. 5 Place a box weighing 10 kg into the trunk of a car. 6 Prolonged sitting in a forward bent position. 7 Carry a bag weighing 5 kg in each hand. 8 Use a vacuum cleaner (pushing and pulling). 9 Get into a car. 10 Take a 5 kg bag in each hand out of the trunk of a car. 11 Place a box weighing 10 kg from eye level to the floor. 12 Work for a prolonged period of time in a crouched or squatting position. 13 Wash dishes at a sink. 14 Place a box weighing 5 kg from a table to the floor. 15 Stand for a prolonged period of time in a forward leaning position. 16 Walk for a prolonged period of time. 17 Bending over frequently. 18 Lift a box weighing 25 kg from the floor onto a workbench 19 Load or unload the dishwasher. 20 Take a bus (excess vibration). 8