CRC Press Manual Lifting Guide - NIOSH Equation & Ergonomic Analysis

Manual Lifting: A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks by CRC Press provides comprehensive coverage of how to analyse and assess manual lifting operations across varied work environments. This practical resource explores the revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE) methods and demonstrates their application to single, composite, variable, and sequential lifting tasks. Designed for ergonomics professionals, occupational health practitioners, and workplace safety managers, the book uses detailed examples to reinforce key concepts for preventing injury during manual lifting activities. It addresses the inherent challenges of analysing lifting functions that involve variable loads, postures, and movements, offering evidence-based strategies to optimise workplace ergonomics and worker safety.