Evaluation Tools
L&I Tools:
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Hazard Zone Checklist
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Caution Zone Checklist
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RIGHT-click
here to download interactive lifting calculator files
Other Evaluation Tools:
- Ohio Lifting Guidelines: Recommended weight limits for both healthy workers and those with a back injury.
- Pushing, Pulling and Carrying Tasks Calculator.
- MIRTH EU Project: Tools for evaluating working postures and hand intensive tasks.
- Hand-Arm Vibration Calculator.
- Whole-Body Vibration Calculator.
- Analysis Tools for Ergonomists: A variety of evaluation methods available as Excel spreadsheets and PDF worksheets.
- Cost Benefit Analysis: An Excel spreadsheet that allows you to compare three solution options, and provides estimates of benefits and payback periods.
ZIP FILE DIRECTIONS:
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Download the .ZIP file.
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Uncompress it with your software to the default folder - C:\liftingcalc
If you change the default folder where the files are uncompressed, be sure to write down the name. -
Once you've uncompressed the files, open the folder where you uncompressed them and double-click on the default.htm file.
- A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to close the current window, Click "YES" and the calculator page will appear.
If you need decompression software, several Freeware/Shareware decompression utilities are available on the Internet - the two links below are just one source.
