The Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool

Unit: English | Metric

Task # Lever Arm
(cm)
Load
(N)
Moment
(N.m)
Repetitions
(per work day)
Damage
(cumulative)
% Total
(damage)
1 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 0.0 0.0 0.0
5 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 0.0 0.0 0.0
8 0.0 0.0 0.0
9 0.0 0.0 0.0
10 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Cumulative Damage: 0
Probability of High Risk Job * (%): 0
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* A “High Risk Job” is defined as a job experiencing 12+ injuries per 200,000 hours worked, as defined by Marras et al. (1993).

Marras, W.S., Lavender, S.A., Leurgans, S.E., Rajulu, S.L., Allread, W.G., Fathallah, F.A., Ferguson, S.A. (1993). The role of dynamic three-dimensional trunk motion in occupationally-related low back disorders: The effects of workplace factors, trunk position, and trunk motion characteristics on risk of injury. Spine 18(5): 617-628.