In an ideal situation, the official lifting limitation set by NIOSH for the workplace is:
A) 41 pounds
B) 51 pounds
C) 71 pounds
D) 101 pounds

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Lifting too much weight or improper positioning during lifting at home, work, and sites of recreation is also associated with risk of injury. The official lifting limitation set by NIOSH for the workplace is 51 pounds in the revised lifting equation, when the conditions of the lift are ideal (Waters et al., 1994). Waters (2007) reports a 35-pound limitation for patient-handling tasks due to the complex nature of manual handling when applied to health-care settings.

In an Ideal Situation, the Official Lifting Limitation Set by NIOSH