Glossary of Ergonomics & FCE Terminology
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BALANCING
Defined by the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs as maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats. In Part A of "Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles" of "Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles", the rating for the Balancing component appears third in the first Physical Demand column under the vertical heading Ba.P.O. Box 492 - Keene, New Hampshire USA 03431
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