NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION

Presented by:
Zahid (2015-IM-06)
Umar (2015-IM-07)
Sharjeel (2015-IM-29)
Saqib (2015-IM-30)
Hamza (2015-IM-49)

UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE 1

A Brief History
(NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION)

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What is NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION?
RWL= LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM

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Why is this important?

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Outputs:

RWL

NIOSH
LIFTING LI
EQUATION

FIRWL/LI
RWL Recommended Weight Limit
LI Lifting Index
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FIRWL/LI Frequancy Independent
RWL= LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM

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Horizontal Multiplier
HM= 10/H

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Vertical &
Distance Multiplier

VM={1-(0.0075 x |V-30|}

DM={0.82+(1.8/D)}

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Asymmetric Multiplier
AM=(1-(0.0032|A|))
A= angle of symmetry

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Coupling Multiplier

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Frequancy Multiplier

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NIOSH Lifting Equation Examples:
1: Loading of punch press stock to the machine.
2: Loading of paper rolls from a carts to the
machine.
3: Product packaging into cardboard boxes from
conveyor belt.
4: Warehouse shelves filling with boxes from carts in
the industry.
5: Shifting of paint cans from cart to storage
shelves.
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Old and Proposed
Lifting Plan after
applying NIOSH Lifting
Equation:

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NIOSH Lifting Equation Benefits:

1. Prevent or reduce occurrence of low back pain

among workers.
2. Potentially reduce other lifting-related
disorders injuries such as shoulder
or arm pain.
3. We can find the neutral spinal position
for a lifting job.
4. Lifting is smooth and slow.
5. We can measure the maximum weight limit for a
given job.

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After NIOSH Lifting Equation Recommendations:

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Any Questions?

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