Neu erschienen: The Dortmund Lumbar Load Atlas.

The article discusses the newly published book, "The Dortmund Lumbar Load Atlas," which focuses on the biomechanical aspects of manual materials handling and the prevention of lumbar spine diseases. The book provides extensive load data for various actions such as holding, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying objects. It also presents criteria for evaluating lumbar load and discusses the prevention of biomechanical overload. The book aims to support the design and evaluation of manual materials handling tasks and is intended for ergonomists, occupational physicians, employers, researchers, and students. It provides a comprehensive collection of data, synopses of challenging occupational activities, and criteria for evaluating load data. The book also offers recommendations on maximum daily exposure for lifelong work, bridging the gap in risk assessment for manual materials handling. However, it is important to note that the biomechanical approach presented in the book does not consider other factors such as physiological and psychological influences, and a comprehensive risk analysis should include these aspects as well. Overall, the book contributes to the objective assessment of lumbar load and load-bearing capacity for an ergonomic work design of manual materials handling. [Extracted from the article]