About this Calculator

What is the purpose of this calculator?

The purpose of this calculator is to help users assess forceful exertion during push, pull, or carry tasks. Using excessive force during these tasks can cause musculoskeletal injury.

In conjunction with this calculator, what information should I look at to assess the risks of pushing, pulling, or carrying?

Users of this calculator should refer to the MSI Prevention Guidance Sheet for Pushing/Pulling/Carrying (PDF 32kb) from the Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. This guidance sheet provides detailed information on assessing the risks associated with push, pull, and carry tasks.

Calculator doesn't work?

Internet Explorer version 5.5 and higher is required to run this calculator. You can download Internet Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp.

Also, this calculator uses JavaScript. You may be unable to run it because JavaScript has not been enabled on your browser. If you are running an old browser which does not support JavaScript, you will need to upgrade to a new version. For more information on how to enable JavaScript on your browser click here.

Is the use of this calculator required by the OHS Regulation?

No, this calculator is intended to help users perform a risk assessment. However, use of this particular tool is not required by the OHS Regulation . Other tools can be used to perform the assessment (see the Guidance Sheet PDF 32kb).
Employers must identify factors in the workplace that may expose workers to a risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI). If a risk is identified, an employer must assess the risk.