Biomechanical tolerance limits for manual lifting tasks: a tool to control back injuries

摘要

Develops biomechanical tolerance limit (BTL) guidelines for manual lifting tasks based on the published literature. The information is invaluable to researchers and practitioners of occupational safety and health for the prevention of back injuries due to manual lifting tasks. A summary of the compressive loads on the lumbar spine from various sources is provided. Conclusions are drawn from this data about the mean compressive strength of the lumbar spine.