Early Bird Control System

[yarb65]

Weight limit cannot be increased because of OSHA regs.That would be over the limit that 2 students are allowed to lift by reg.

[Jon236]

Originally Posted by yarb65

Weight limit cannot be increased because of OSHA regs.That would be over the limit that 2 students are allowed to lift by reg.

To be clear, there is no OSHA lifting regulations. There is a NIOSH lifting equation, which has not been verified experimentally. The 75 pounds x 2 may come from UPS weight limits. On average, the NIOSH equation actually suggests a 50 pound limit per person.

So, while there is no regulatory requirement that prevents FIRST from adding 5 pounds to the robot's weight limit, good safety practices should. Besides, we always need more engineering challenges!

[comphappy]

Originally Posted by Jon236

To be clear, there is no OSHA lifting regulations. There is a NIOSH lifting equation, which has not been verified experimentally. The 75 pounds x 2 may come from UPS weight limits. On average, the NIOSH equation actually suggests a 50 pound limit per person.

So, while there is no regulatory requirement that prevents FIRST from adding 5 pounds to the robot's weight limit, good safety practices should. Besides, we always need more engineering challenges!

If anyone cares here is the actual OSHA section and the NIOSH table at the bottom.
http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vii/otm_vii_1.html