physical work

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The CCC does not suggest a maximum temperature but points to the example of Spain, where the maximum legal working temperature indoors is 27C for sedentary work and 25C for light physical work.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Mind Robotics is building AI-powered robots that can perform physical work in Rivian automotive plants and other factories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

On Wednesday, the full power of healthcare’s role burst into full view, and marked a clear shift in a labor market now geared toward the hard, often physical, work of caring for America’s aging population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The proposed PWC Hall will consist of simulated environments for physical work tasks, workshops and machinery areas.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

Breakdancing involved extremely taxing physical work, but it was work that filled me with joy and purpose.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi