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NIOSH RWL CALCULATION STUDY GUIDE EXAM
EXAMPLES WITH SOLVED SOLUTIONS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Example 1
This lift occurs 3.7 times/min a day over a 2-hour shift. Please determine the acceptable recommended weight limit
(RWL) for this worker and report it to boss to ensure the object does not weigh more than the RWL.
START
H = 47 cm V = 6 cm
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END
V = 73 cm
H = 60 cm
NIOSH RWL CALCULATION STUDY GUIDE EXAM
EXAMPLES WITH SOLVED SOLUTIONS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Example 1
This lift occurs 3.7 times/min a day over a 2-hour shift. Please determine the acceptable recommended weight limit
(RWL) for this worker and report it to boss to ensure the object does not weigh more than the RWL.
START
H = 47 cm V = 6 cm
,2
END
V = 73 cm
H = 60 cm