Recommended Loads during Lifting and Lowering: ACGIH Lifting TLV

The Lifting Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is an assessment tool developed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) to help workplaces design and assess lifting and lowering tasks. This summary document provides an overview of how the Lifting TLV can be used, the main factors affecting recommended weight for lifting and lowering, and includes many visual representations to explain concepts.