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Work practices guide for manual lifting.

Authors
Anonymous
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 81-122, 1981 Mar; :1-183
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-122/
NIOSHTIC No.
00115739
Abstract
Research on the hazards of manual materials handling in industry is summarized and recommendations to reduce the human and economic burden imposed by improper materials handling are provided. Epidemiological, biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical criteria are discussed for establishing work practice guidelines. Recommendations regarding the safe load weight, size, location and frequency of handling are presented along with mitigating factors such as worker training and physical fitness. Worker training and selection criteria are listed, and engineering guidelines are provided for the design of workplaces where manual materials handling is performed.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; Biomechanics; Work-operations; Industrial-hygiene; Work-performance; Hoisting-equipment; Ergonomics
Publication Date
19810301
Document Type
Numbered Publication; Technical Report
Fiscal Year
1981
NTIS Accession No.
PB82-178948
NTIS Price
A10
Identifying No.
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 81-122
NIOSH Division
DBBS
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
OH
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division