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 |