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. 2022 Apr 29;35(4):335–350. doi: 10.1080/08995605.2022.2063008

Table 3.

Hold movement category by ergonomic parameter gradations.

Height Held At Body Position Hold Distance from Torso
1 = Ankle level 1 = Standing upright 1 = 1–6 inches
2 = Knee level 2 = Stooping/squatting 2 = 7–12 inches
3 = Waist level 3 = Kneeling 3 = 13–18 inches
4 = Chest level 4 = On back 4 = 19–24 inches
5 = Shoulder level 5 = On stomach 5 = 25 inches or
6 = Above shoulder level 6 = On side greater