EPIC Lift Capacity Test Comparison
How does the ELC determine maximum acceptable weight?
- Integration of the three categories of lifting factors:
- Biomechanical Factors: NIOSH Lifting Equation factors are controlled by the ELC.
- Physiological Factors: ACSM Physiological Demand factors are controlled by the ELC.
- Psychophysical Factors: Matheson Rating of Perceived Load factors are controlled by the ELC.
- Evaluator monitors performance in these three categories to determine whether or not it is safe to continue and when the evaluee has reached a safe “maximum allowable weight.”