NIOSH revised lifting equation

TABLE 15-1 Horizontal Multiplier (HM) Values for NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation... 

JOB ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Single Task - NIOSH Revised Lifting Equations ... 

Karwowski, W., and Gaddie, P. (1995), Simulation of the 1991 Revised NIOSH Manual Lifting Equation, in Proceeding of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (San Diego), pp. 699-701. 

Because of the prevalence and severity of back injuries throughout business and industry, the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) developed the Equation For The Design Evaluation Of Manual Lifting Tasks in 1981. In 1991, NIOSH revised this equation to reflect new findings on back safety. The new equation provides ... 

NIOSH researchers developed an analytical procedure for evaluating the risks associated with various lifting tasks. The method applies to repeated, two-handed lifting tasks for an 8-hour day without increased risk of developing lower back pain (LBP). Based on additional findings, the Revised Lifting Equation (see note 2) updated the initial method published in 1981. The method has limits and does not apply to the following ... 

Computer Simulation of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (1991) 1079 11.2. Work Organization Risk Factors 1093... 

Waters, T. R., Putz-Anderson, V., and Garg, A. (1994), Application Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cincinnati. 

National Technical Information Service. 1991. Scientific Support Documentation for the Revised 1991 NIOSH Lifting Equation. PB91-226274. U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA. 

Work Practices Guide for Manual Lifting, and Application s Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health... 

Figure 15-3. Job Analysis Worksheet for the Revised NIOSH lifting equations.

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, 1994. T m 121-page publication pertains to the often commented upon and frequently used NIOSH lifting equation. Available at http //www.cdc.gov/niosh/ docs/94-110/pdfs/94-110.pdf. 

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 1994. Applications manual for the revised NIOSH lifting equation. Cincinnati U S. Dept, of Health and Human Services (NIOSH), Public Health Service. 

After breaking this task down, it was evident that it consisted of risk factors such as repetitive motion, awkward posture and foree. Quantification also assisted in determining that this job was in need of ergonomic improvements. Using the revised NIOSH lifting equation, we calculated the recommended weight limit for the rotor inspection and stacking. Specifically, we chose the worst position for the task. 

A dated document—Apphcations Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (Waters 1994)— provides guidance as to the stress put on the human body in various lifting situations. 

Related Standards — Revised NIOSH Equation for the Design Evaluation of Manual Lifting Tasks — Workplace Use of Back Belts, Review and Recommendations, NIOSH Study. 

Waters, TP. et al. (1993). Revised NIOSH Equation for The Design And Evaluation of Manual Lifting Tasks. Ergonomics, 36, 749-76. 

Waters, T.R., V. Putz-Anderson, A. Garg, and L J. Fine. 1993. Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks. Ergonomics 36(7) 749-776. 

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