MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING
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Environmental factors include:
temperature (beyond a 19-26°C range)
relative humidity (beyond a 35-0% range)
lighting
noise
time constraints (e.g., machine-paced work or deadline pressures)
physical conditions such as
– obstacles
– floor surfaces (e.g., slippery, uneven or damaged)
Operator characteristics that affect the handling of loads include:
general health
physical factors
– height
– reach
– flexibility
– strength
– weight
– aerobic capacity
pre-existing musculoskeletal problems
psychological factors
– motivation
– stress
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