The next two parts of this series will address the so-called NIOSH lifting equation. This part will discuss what the NIOSH lifting equation is and the fact that it is not the law in Texas (or anywhere ...

"NLE Calc is a quick and simple way for a worker to assess their risk for injury before they manually lift an object," said NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard. "The information workers used to find in a ...

Objective: To evaluate relationships between lifting and lowering of loads and risk of low back pain resulting in medication use (M-LBP). Methods: At baseline, worker demographics, psychosocial ...

Two researchers who examined the approaches used by certified Canadian ergonomists, Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs), and health and safety certification trainers concluded the committees ...