The BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey in 2006 showed that strenuous physical demands like heavy lifting and carrying can be found not only in production and the building sector, but also in the services industry (e.g. nursing). Although there are now many tools available for facilitating work (e.g. load carrying equipment) not all "heavy" working conditions can be eliminated. Work under such conditions can be accompanied by impairments to health. This fact sheet shows how often employees are exposed to such conditions and how far this is physically demanding for them. Findings of the current BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey 2012 are shown.