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The Back and Material Handling Issues
The Back and Material Handling Issues
The Back and Material Handling Issues
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
• Lifting/Lowering
• Pushing/Pulling
• Carrying
• Weights and Forces
• Frequency of Activities
• Load Center of Gravity
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• Frequency
• Relax time standard
• Rotation
• Work-Rest allowances
ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: THE BACK & MATERIAL HANDLING
Job Design
• Minimize Weight
• Mechanical aids
• Carton capacity
• Balance contents
• Convert
• Carry to push/pull
• Push over pull
• Use large wheels
RWL = LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM
L
RWL
• HM = 10/H
• VM = 1-.0075 x / V-30/
• DM = .82 + (1.8/D)
• AM = 1 – (.0032 x A)
• FM go to Table
ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: THE BACK & MATERIAL HANDLING
NIOSH Worksheet
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