Recall the main manual-handling redesign moves tied to NIOSH lifting equation factors.
What is the first question when the load starts far from the body? Horizontal reach Can we bring the load closer before lifting? Horizontal distance can punish the recommended weight limit even when the load does not seem heavy. The task includes a twist every lift. Asymmetry trap A worker turns from pallet to cart while holding the load. First move Square the destination to the origin so the lift travels straight. Coaching "do not twist" while the cart stays at the side. Changing destination alignment removes the task demand that creates the twist. Frequency control Pace is part of…
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