PROBLEMS page 172 However, the limiting case is now the origin,

which can be improve by moving the feet and

ANSWERS eliminating twist, increasing RWL to 14.414
lbs.
1. From Table 5.1:
Arm Length = shoulder height (3) RWL = 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|40-30|) (.82 +
knuckle height (5) 1.8/34) (.35)
= 51.6 27.6 (1)
= 24 inches
From Table 4.1: RWL = 14.414 lbs FINAL ANSWER
Max shoulder horizontal flexion moment LI = 25/14.414 = 1.735 FINAL ANSWER
= 30 ftlbs
= (30 ftlbs) (12 inches)
= 360 inlbs 4. Dimensions for 95thpercentile male are
retrieved from the book. A 95th percentile
M= d x F male is 60-31.7 = 28.3 inches. At a 90
360 inlbs = 24 inches x F abduction, a 20 pound weight creates a
F= 360 inlbs /24 inches
torque of (28.3/12) 20 =47.17 foot-
F= 15 lbs FINAL ANSWER
pounds at the shoulder.
2. RWLorigin = 51 (10/H) (1 - .0075|V-30|) VOLUNTARY TORQUE = 47.17 ftlbs
(.82 + 1.8/D) FINAL ANSWER
(1 - .0032A)(FM) (CM)
= 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|40-
30|) (.82 + 5. R = (W - 5.33)/ (W - 1.33)
1.8/34) (1 - .003290) (.35) (1) = (8 - 5.33)/ (8 - 1.33)
RWLorigin = 10.26 lbs = 0.4003

RWLdestination = 51 (10/12) (1 - .0075|6- Therefore, in an 8-hour shift, the worker

30|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (1 -.003290)
(.35) (.95)
RWLdestination = 7.2 lbs
Since the worst case is for the destination,
the overall
RWL is 7.2 pounds.
LI= 25/7.2 = 3.472
Thus, in the worst case approach, only 7.2 lbs
could be lifted safely by most workers, and 25
lbs box would create a hazard almost twice
the acceptable level. The biggest reduction in
capability is the horizontal distance at the
destination, due to the pallet design.
Decreasing the horizontal distance to 10
inches would increase the H factor to 10/10 =
1 ad increase RWL to 8.643 lbs.
RWL = 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|6-30|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (1 -
.003290) (.35) (.95)
RWL = 8.643 lbs
LI = 25/8.643 = 2.893
would need to rest 8 0.4003 = 3.202
hours. FINAL ANSWER
7. Therefore I conclude, an increase in heart
rate during steady-state work indicates an
increasing buildup of fatigue and
insufficient recovery during rest pauses.
This fatigue most likely results from the
physical workload of the laborer but could
also result from heat and mental stress and
greater portion of static rather than
dynamic work. If the laborer sit down or
rest, it would decrease his heart rate. Heart
rate creep of the laborer can be avoided by
providing additional rest. FINAL ANSWER
8. At OriginRWL = LC*HM*VM*DM*AM*FM*CM
=51*(10/H)*(1-0.0075|V-30|)*(0.82+1.8/D)*(1-
0.0032A)*FM*CMRWL
=51*(10/20)*(1-0.0075|40-
30|)*(0.82+1.8/10)*(1-0.0032(0))*0.35*1
= 8.25 lbs
LI = 20/8.25 =2.42
This clearly shows that the job is exceeding
the allowable limits. To decrease the LI, the

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inspector needs to reduce the number of provided is 110 beats/min. This is not
assemblies inspected per minute. acceptable.

20 = 51*(10/20)*(1-0.0075|40- 2. Difference of heart rate after 3 min and

30|)*(0.82+1.8/10)*(1-0.0032(0))*FM*1 1 min should be greater than 20 beats/min.
Here it is 15 beats/min, which again is
Therefore, FM = 0.848 above the requirement.
Which reduces it 0.2 assemblies per
minute. FINAL ANSWER 3. The workload is excessive and the
worker definitely cannot do the workload.
9. FINAL ANSWER Its above the resting heart rate 80
The worker is clearly not having sufficient beats/min.
rest.
HR1= 110 beats/min
HR2= 95 beats/min First set: F G H D B A K N I E L P M C J O
Second set: C G E I K B D M N H J O A P F L
Now according to guidelines:

1. Heart beat after 1 min should be less

than 110 beats/min. They are pushing the
workers to their limits. The heartbeat

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