Lift/Lower Force Risk Assessment:
Find out if your risk is LOW, MODERATE, or HIGH
How much is the actual weight you are lifting or lowering?
lb
kg
Where are your hands when the lift or lower is most awkward?
Do you twist your body more than 45 degrees during the lift or lower?
Yes
No
How many lifts or lowers per minute?
1 lift/lower every 5+ min
1 lift/lower every 2-5 min
1 lift/lower every min
2-3 lifts/lowers every min
4-5 lifts/lowers every min
6-7 lifts/lowers every min
8-9 lifts/lowers every min
10+ lifts/lowers every min
For how many hours per day?
1 hr or less
1 hr to 2 hrs
2 hrs or more
Click "Calculate" to view the results:
Tips to reduce risks:
This page has been printed from the WorkSafeBC Lift/Lower Calculator.
