ABSTRACT
The carrying distances, however, are usually short. The carrying capacity of workers is generally influenced by the same factors that influence their lifting capacity. The decline in carrying capacity, as the load dimension in the sagittal plane increases from 30 to 61 cm, has been observed to be less than 4%. The influence of many other task factors, such as load asymmetry and couplings, on carrying capabilities is very similar to their effect on lifting capabilities. Since the load is entirely supported by the operator, determination of safe carrying load must be based on the same design criteria as the determination of safe lifting load. This chapter provides the basic carrying capability design database for males and females, respectively. These data must be adjusted to reflect the influence of realistic task conditions. The final carrying capability is determined in the same way as the lifting capacity - by multiplying recommended weight.
