the below appeared as part of a completely serious mailer for a
position of "IT Officer" at Christian Relief Services, Kenya :
(I suspect it was meant to indirectly eliminate people with physical
handicaps, without explicitly saying so)
Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long
periods of time; occasional bending or squatting; occasional unplanned
trips.
* Lifting: frequently up to 20 kilograms; occasionally up to 25 kilograms.
* Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and
close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
* Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing;
frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
* Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
* Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and
concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional
working alone; incumbent should exercise great patience.
* Environmental: frequent exposure to noise and occasional dust
