GWO Lift User Training Standard V1.0
2021-04-01_TS_LU_V1
When assessing manual handling, the most excessive reaching distance during the entire operation must be used in the assessment chart. The most excessive reaching distance is commonly found in the initial or ending part of the lifting operation (putting down the load).
Two different reaching distances are indicated in the assessment chart:
Forearm distance (approx. 30 cm/1 foot from the spinal column of the lumbar curve)
¾ arms distance (approx. 45 cm/1.5 foot from the spinal column of the lumbar curve)
Note : In most cases load lifting close to the body equals forearm distance. Shorter reaching distance (i.e. lifting closer to the spinal column than forearm distance) is thus only achievable when using personal moving equipment (moving straps for lifting or the like).
In the asses sment chart, reaching distances above ¾ arm’s distance is not included since they will most likely be harmful to health, and must be evaluated separately.
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