Manual Lifting
A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks
Published on 10. July 2012
256 pages
978-1-040-16242-2 (ISBN)
Description
Commonly used throughout the world, manual lifting tasks-whether simple or complex-all involve variable loads, postures, and movements. This practical guide discusses how to analyze the intricate lifting function and prevent injury during its execution. Outlining revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE) methods, the book illustrates their use in assessing manual lifting tasks of varying degrees of difficulty. Using examples to reinforce presented concepts, it explains how RNLE methods can be applied to evaluate single, composite, variable, and sequential lifting tasks. It also explores how to interpret and apply the results according to international standards and guidelines.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
4,34 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-16242-2 (9781040162422)
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Daniela Colombini | Enrico Occhipinti | Enrique Alvarez-Casado
Manual Lifting
A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks
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07/2017
1st Edition
CRC Press
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Daniela Colombini | Enrico Occhipinti | Enrique Alvarez-Casado
Manual Lifting
A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks
Book
07/2012
1st Edition
CRC Press
€110.60
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Daniela Colombini is a Senior Research Fellow and the Manager of the Research Programs in Applied Ergonomics, Polo Technological in Don Gnocchi Foundation in Milan, Italy.
Enrico Occhipinti is the Director of Centre for Occupational Medicine at Foundation Ca' Granda Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Thomas Waters is a Senior Safety Engineer at NIOSH, Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Team.
Enrique Alvarez is with the Department of Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics at the Universitat Politecnica of Catalonia, Spain.
Enrico Occhipinti is the Director of Centre for Occupational Medicine at Foundation Ca' Granda Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Thomas Waters is a Senior Safety Engineer at NIOSH, Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Team.
Enrique Alvarez is with the Department of Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics at the Universitat Politecnica of Catalonia, Spain.
Content
Introduction. A Brief History of the NIOSH Lifting Equation. International Standards on Manual Lifting: ISO 11228-1 and EN 100S-2. Methods and Criteria for Analyzing Manual Handling Tasks. How to Analyze a Single Lifting Task. How to Analyze a Multiple (Composite) Lifting Task (Up to 10 Variants). How to Analyze a Composite Lifting Task When More Than 10 Task Variants Are Present. How to Analyze a Variable Lifting Task. How to Analyze Sequential Lifting Tasks. Mapping Lifting Tasks in a Company. Reference to Available Software and Instructions for Use. Active Health Surveillance of Workers: Procedures and Clinical Tools.
