HOW CAN THE VERTICAL DISTANCE AFFECT THE WEIGHT LIMIT?
Example: A worker lifts a 13 kg load from loosely piled pieces of metal from the floor to the table five times an hour.
To calculate the recommended weight limit (RWL) for the task:
- Determine the weight of the load.
- Assess the six components of the lifting task.
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