Two-Person Lift NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator

Quick Answer

Calculate Two-Person Lift NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator

Result Interpretation

Two-Person Lift NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator computes NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person) in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

Single-person Recommended Weight Limit = 23
Load per person = 18
Two-person coupling factor = 0.95

Expected Result:

NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person) = 0.82379862700229

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person) = 0.82379862700229 dimensionless.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

Two-Person = load per person / (single-person recommended weight limit * two-person coupling factor)

Formula family: formula_ergonomics_two_person_lift_niosh_lifting_index_calculator

Variables

Symbol	Label	Role	Description
load_per_person	Load per person	INPUT	Load per person
rwl_single	Single-person Recommended Weight Limit	INPUT	Single-person Recommended Weight Limit
coupling_factor_two_person	Two-person coupling factor	INPUT	Two-person coupling factor
niosh_lifting_index	NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person)	OUTPUT	NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person)

Calculation Steps

Enter the load per person in kg.
Enter the single-person recommended weight limit in kg.
Enter the two-person coupling factor in dimensionless.
Step 1: Compute niosh lifting index (two-person).
Read the niosh lifting index (two-person) (dimensionless) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Two-Person Lift NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Two-Person Lift NIOSH Lifting Index Calculator estimates NIOSH Lifting Index (Two-Person) based on the input parameters you provide

Why is load per person important in this calculation?

load per person is directly proportional to niosh lifting index (two-person). When you enter load per person in kg, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result niosh lifting index (two-person)?

The calculator outputs niosh lifting index (two-person) in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Load per person (kg), Single-person Recommended Weight Limit (kg), Two-person coupling factor (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment