A manual material handling task is evaluated using the NIOSH lifting equation. The recommended weight limit obtained after the analysis is completed = 25 lbs. The load handled by the worker has a weight of 35 lbs. Based on the lifting task analysis, what is an adequate recommendation.
A. Accept the lifting task
B. Do not accept the lifting task
C. Task is within +/- 10 lbs of the NIOSH acceptable lifting limit
D. Change the recommended weight limit to 35
Answer: B