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 ...
The most effective way to prevent injury is to redesign the work environment and work tasks to reduce lifting hazards. Injuries caused by overexertion during manual lifting activities continue to be a ...