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  • 1Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy.

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This study shows that using inertial measurement unit (IMU) data with a logistic regression model can accurately classify lifting tasks as "risk" or "no risk" according to the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE). This offers a potential tool for automatic biomechanical risk assessment.

Keywords:
Revised NIOSH Lifting Equationbiomechanical risk assessmentfeature extractionhealth monitoringinertial measurement unitliftingoccupational ergonomicsstatistical learningwearable sensorswork-related musculoskeletal disorders

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  • Occupational Health
  • Biomechanics
  • Wearable Technology

Background:

  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are often caused by biomechanical risks during lifting activities.
  • The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Revised Lifting Equation (RNLE) is a standard method for assessing lifting risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of using a logistic regression model with features from inertial measurement unit (IMU) signals to classify lifting risk according to the RNLE.
  • To identify the most discriminating features and signal types for risk classification.

Main Methods:

  • 14 healthy adults performed simplified lifting tasks with altered RNLE variables.
  • Inertial signals (linear acceleration, angular velocity) were collected using a single sternum-mounted IMU.
  • Time and frequency domain features were extracted from segmented IMU signals.
  • A logistic regression model was trained and evaluated on these features.

Main Results:

  • The logistic regression model achieved 82.8% accuracy, 84.8% sensitivity, and 80.9% specificity in discriminating between
  • risk
  • and
  • no risk
  • NIOSH classes.
  • Specific inertial features from linear acceleration and angular velocity signals proved to be significant discriminators.

Conclusions:

  • A logistic regression model utilizing features from a single IMU sensor can effectively discriminate lifting risk classes based on the RNLE in a simplified setting.
  • This approach shows promise as a tool for automatic biomechanical risk assessment, potentially applicable in real-world work scenarios.