25/07/2023
Ergonomics
1. The Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation is
A. An ergonomic risk assessment tool for manual material handling tasks
B. A calculation of the forces generated on the spine when lifting heavy objects.
C. A measure of the recommended object dimensions for lifting
D. A determination of the best symmetric lifting angle.
2. The following data factors apply to a task:
Loading Weight = 70 lb
Recommended Weight Limit = 20 kg
Lifting Index = LW/RWL
Assume 2.20 lb is equal to 1 kg
What is the lifting index for the task?
a. 4.00
b. 7.70
c. 1.59
d. 1.00
I revised the answers.
3. Which of the following methods calculates The 'Lifting Index' in ergonomic evaluation?
A) Dividing the weight of the load by the worker's body weight
B) Dividing the weight of the load by the recommended weight limit
C) Multiplying the weight of the load by the recommended weight limit
D) Subtracting the weight of the load from the recommended weight limit