The effects of transfer distance on spine kinematics when placing boxes at different heights
Twisting and lateral bending observed during lateral transfer tasks have been associated with increased risk of back injuries. Physical separation of the lift origin and destination encourages stepping and turning the body rather than twisting the spine. The current research explored the relationship between transfer distance and spine motion during a simulated palletizing task. Separating the lift origin and lift destination by 11.25 m yielded the best balance between spine kinematics and productivity.
back injury lifting musculoskeletal disorders