The WISHA lifting analysis is very helpful and is also based on the NIOSH lifting equation. You may view this at: http://personal.health.usf.edu/tbernard/HollowHills/StrainIndex22.xls

There are two ways to measure success for an ergonomics intervention. The first way is to measure short and long-term results which would include such things as decreased medical claims, decreased lost time/days, decreased reportable injuries etc., and increased productivity. The second way is to use the assessment tools BEFORE & AFTER the ergonomics intervention.Continue reading