Table 1 Investigation of energy requirements of the job
From: A case of fitness to work in a worker with COPD using the exercise stress test
VO2work(ml/kg/min)* | Work time (min) | VO2work × time (ml/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sedentary work | 5.3 | 300 | 1,590 |
Car driving | 7.0 | 30 | 210 |
Walking slowly | 7.0 | 60 | 420 |
Walking normally | 12.3 | 20 | 246 |
Standing and speaking | 10.5 | 30 | 315 |
Ascending stairs | 14.0 | 20 | 280 |
Descending stairs | 12.3 | 20 | 246 |
Total | 480 | 3307 |