Glossary
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| ergonomics |
An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. |
M |
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maximum acceptable initial force |
The force required to put an object in motion. |
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maximum acceptable sustained force |
The force required to keep an object in motion. |
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maximum acceptable weight |
The weight that the selected population can carry with reasonable safety. |
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| NIOSH |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
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| RULA |
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment |
| RULA analysis | Developed to investigate the exposure of individual workers to risks associated with work-related upper limb disorders. |