BWC/OSU Lifting Guidelines*

Enter the criteria for the specific situation in your workplace, and then click submit.

Select the back type for your scenario

Healthy

Lower back disorder

Please select the back type.

Vertical lift origin The level from which lifts will be made.

Please select the vertical lift origin.

Horizontal reach Distance from the spine, measured from spine to the center of the load.

Please select the horizontal reach.

Trunk-twisting angle The twisting angle can be either to the left or to the right and is relative to the feet.

Please select the trunk-twisting angle.

Results

Lifting more than

Risk level

Lifting up to

Risk level

Lifting guidelines and tips

Lifting guidelines chart

For further lifting information, you can contact us or review the tips provided.

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*Guidelines developed by The Ohio State University with a research grant from BWC.