Objective: The role of biomechanics during the overhead lift has not been widely
investigated. This study aimed to evaluate any change in biomechanics between safe …

BACKGROUND: Limited literature exists investigating biomechanical changes during a
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). OBJECTIVE: To determine change in joint angle …

BACKGROUND: The safe maximal lift for a person is often determined during a functional
capacity evaluation. This determination is based upon observation of unsafe lifting …

Training for safe lifting techniques is used by employers to lower their workers' exposure to
risk of workplace injuries. To determine effectiveness of training, 266 attendees at two …

Introducing valid physical employment tests requires identifying and developing a small
number of practical tests that provide broad coverage of physical performance across the full …

The maximum acceptable weights of lift (MAWL) of obese and non-obese participants were
empirically investigated. Three obesity levels were considered: non-obese (18.5 kg/m2⩽ …

Tests of lifting capacity ideally produce consistent outcomes from one test to the next.
Physiological indices of effort, such as heart rates, coefficients of force variation, and …

Abstract Purpose The Epic Lift Capacity (ELC) test is used to determine a worker's maximum
lifting capacity. In the ELC test, maximum lifting capacity is often determined as the maximum …

Tables of maximal acceptable weight limits (MAWL) are used to select safe lifting loads and
help reduce workplace injuries. However, their subjective basis provides little information on …

Background To determine the influence of lifting speed and type on peak and cumulative
back compressive force (BCF) and shoulder moment (SM) loads during symmetric lifting …