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    The document discusses the NIOSH Lifting Equation, which is used to determine a recommended weight limit (RWL) for lifting tasks. It provides the equation for calculating RWL based on load constant (LC), horizontal and vertical multipliers (HM, VM), distance multiplier (DM), asymmetric multiplier (AM), frequency multiplier (FM), and coupling multiplier (CM). The equation helps prevent back injuries by finding a job's neutral spinal position and maximum weight limit. It provides examples of applying the equation and discusses lifting plan improvements and benefits like reduced injuries when following its recommendations.

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    The document discusses the NIOSH Lifting Equation, which is used to determine a recommended weight limit (RWL) for lifting tasks. It provides the equation for calculating RWL based on load constant (LC), horizontal and vertical multipliers (HM, VM), distance multiplier (DM), asymmetric multiplier (AM), frequency multiplier (FM), and coupling multiplier (CM). The equation helps prevent back injuries by finding a job's neutral spinal position and maximum weight limit. It provides examples of applying the equation and discusses lifting plan improvements and benefits like reduced injuries when following its recommendations.

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    The document discusses the NIOSH Lifting Equation, which is used to determine a recommended weight limit (RWL) for lifting tasks. It provides the equation for calculating RWL based on load constant (LC), horizontal and vertical multipliers (HM, VM), distance multiplier (DM), asymmetric multiplier (AM), frequency multiplier (FM), and coupling multiplier (CM). The equation helps prevent back injuries by finding a job's neutral spinal position and maximum weight limit. It provides examples of applying the equation and discusses lifting plan improvements and benefits like reduced injuries when following its recommendations.

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    The document discusses the NIOSH Lifting Equation, which is used to determine a recommended weight limit (RWL) for lifting tasks. It provides the equation for calculating RWL based on load constant (LC), horizontal and vertical multipliers (HM, VM), distance multiplier (DM), asymmetric multiplier (AM), frequency multiplier (FM), and coupling multiplier (CM). The equation helps prevent back injuries by finding a job's neutral spinal position and maximum weight limit. It provides examples of applying the equation and discusses lifting plan improvements and benefits like reduced injuries when following its recommendations.

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    NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION

    Presented by:
    Zahid (2015-IM-06)
    Umar (2015-IM-07)
    Sharjeel (2015-IM-29)
    Saqib (2015-IM-30)
    Hamza (2015-IM-49)

    UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE 1


    A Brief History
    (NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION)

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    What is NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION?
    RWL= LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM

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    Why is this important?

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    Outputs:

    RWL

    NIOSH
    LIFTING LI
    EQUATION

    FIRWL/LI
    RWL Recommended Weight Limit
    LI Lifting Index
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    FIRWL/LI Frequancy Independent
    RWL= LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM

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    Horizontal Multiplier
    HM= 10/H

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    Vertical &
    Distance Multiplier

    VM={1-(0.0075 x |V-30|}

    DM={0.82+(1.8/D)}

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    Asymmetric Multiplier
    AM=(1-(0.0032|A|))
    A= angle of symmetry

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    Coupling Multiplier

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    Frequancy Multiplier

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    NIOSH Lifting Equation Examples:
    1: Loading of punch press stock to the machine.
    2: Loading of paper rolls from a carts to the
    machine.
    3: Product packaging into cardboard boxes from
    conveyor belt.
    4: Warehouse shelves filling with boxes from carts in
    the industry.
    5: Shifting of paint cans from cart to storage
    shelves.
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    Old and Proposed
    Lifting Plan after
    applying NIOSH Lifting
    Equation:

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    NIOSH Lifting Equation Benefits:

    1. Prevent or reduce occurrence of low back pain


    among workers.
    2. Potentially reduce other lifting-related
    disorders injuries such as shoulder
    or arm pain.
    3. We can find the neutral spinal position
    for a lifting job.
    4. Lifting is smooth and slow.
    5. We can measure the maximum weight limit for a
    given job.

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    After NIOSH Lifting Equation Recommendations:

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    Any Questions?

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