CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Form Approved
OMB No. 3206 - 0250
To be given to the individual
examined with a pre-addressed
envelope marked
“Confidential - Medical”.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Section 3301 of Title 5 United States Code
Title 5 CFR 339
For Local Reproduction Only
Optional Form 178
July 2009
Formerly SF 78
Previous editions not useable
Page 4 of 8
Part B. CONTINUED - TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE EXAMINATION BY APPOINTING OFFICER
4. Check the box for each functional requirement in section 4a and each environmental factor in section 4b essential to the duties of this
position. List any additional essential factors in the blank spaces. Also, if the position involves law enforcement, air traffic control, or
fire fighting, attach the specific medical standards for the information of the examining physician.
4a. Functional Requirements
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds
Light lifting, under 15 pounds
Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over
Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
Light carrying, under 15 pounds
Straight pulling (_____ hours)
Pulling hand over hand (_____ hours)
Pushing (_____ hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (______ hours)
Standing (______ hours)
Crawling (______ hours)
Kneeling (______ hours)
Repeated bending (______ hours)
Climbing, legs only (______ hours)
Climbing, use of legs and arms
Both legs required
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor
vehicle
Ability for rapid mental and muscular
coordination simultaneously
Ability to use and desirability of using
firearms
Near vision correctable at 13” to 16”
to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
and to 20/40 in the other
Specific visual requirement (specify)
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Both eyes required
Depth perception
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing (aid permitted)
Hearing without aid
Specific hearing requirements (specify)
Other (specify)
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4b. Environmental Factors
Outside
Outside and inside
Excessive heat
Excessive cold
Excessive humidity
Excessive dampness or chilling
Dry atmospheric conditions
Excessive noise, intermittent
Constant noise
Dust
Silica, asbestos, etc.
Fumes, smoke, or gases
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Grease and oils
Radiant energy
Electrical energy
Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
Working around machinery with moving parts
Working around moving objects or vehicles
Working on ladders or scaffolding
Working below ground
Unusual fatigue factors (specify)
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Working with hands in water
Explosives
Vibration
Working closely with others
Working alone
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Other (specify)
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