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41 The ACGIH TLV w for Hand Activity Level Thomas J. Armstrong . .............. 41-1
Introduction † ACGIH TLVs † The Basis for a TLV on Hand Activity Level † Applying
the ACGIH TLV † Applying the TLV † Determining Compliance with the TLV †
Summary
42 REBA and RULA: Whole Body and Upper Limb Rapid Assessment Tools
Sue Hignett and Lynn McAtamney . .............................................. 42-1
Introduction † REBA: The Postures † Examples † Reliability and Validity

† Using

RULA † Example
43 An Assessment Technique for Postural Loading on the Upper Body (LUBA)
Dohyung Kee and Waldemar Karwowski ......................................... 43-1
Posture Classification Scheme † Objectives † LUBA † Application
Example † Conclusions
44 The Washington State SHARP Approach to Exposure Assessment
Stephen Bao, Barbara Silverstein, Ninica Howard, and Peregrin Spielholz . ......... 44-1
Introduction † Exposure Parameters, Measurement Strategy, and
Measurement Methods † SHARP Study Exposure Assessment Methods † Summary
45 Upper Extremity Analysis of the Wrist Andris Freivalds . ....................... 45-1
Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist † Models of the Hand and Wrist † Direct
Measurement Studies † Data-Driven WRMSD Risk Index † Conclusions
46 Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation Thomas R. Waters ............................ 46-1
Introduction † Definition of Terms † Limitations of Equation † Obtaining and
Using the Data † Procedures † Applying the Equations † Example Problems †

Validation of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation
47 Psychophysical Approach to Task Analysis Patrick G. Dempsey . . . .............. 47-1
Introduction † The Psychophysical Approach to Designing Manual Materials Handling
Tasks † The Psychophysical Approach to Designing Upper Extremity Tasks † Advantages
and Disadvantages of the Psychophysical Approach † Conclusions
48 Static Biomechanical Modeling in Manual Lifting Don B. Chaffin and
Charles B. Woolley . . . ............................................................ 48-1
Introduction † Development of Static Strength Prediction Programs † Computerization
of Strength Prediction and Back Force Prediction Models † Validation of Strength and
Back Force Prediction Models † Final Comments
49 Industrial Lumbar Motion Monitor William S. Marras
and W. Gary Allread ............................................................ 49-1
Introduction † Development of the Industrial Lumbar Motion Monitor † Development
of the LBD Risk Model † Benefits of the iLMM and the LBD Risk Model † Applications:
How to Use the iLMM and LBD Risk Model † Selecting the Job(s) to Monitor † Defining
the Major Components of the Job through a Task Analysis † Collecting and Recording
Workplace Data for Risk Assessment † Setting Up the iLMM for Data
Collection † Collecting the Data † Analyzing and Interpreting the iLMM Data
50 The ACGIH TLV w for Low Back Risk William S. Marras
and Chris Hamrick . . ............................................................ 50-1
Overview † TLV Development Background † Using the Lifting TLV