The NIOSH Report Settings page is your central configuration hub for all NIOSH assessments in Motionprint Ergo. Settings you choose here become persistent defaults applied to every new assessment — whether you need to adjust reference standards, toggle optional modifiers, customize your report layout, or control export filenames. Changes take effect the next time you open or run an assessment.
Overview
The settings page is accessed from the NIOSH assessment interface and displays all configuration options as a stacked set of modular cards. At the top of the page, an action bar provides two buttons:
- Save — commits all changes and closes the settings page, making them active for future assessments.
- Discard changes — reverts all unsaved edits and exits the settings page without applying any changes.
The settings are organized into four functional modules, each addressing a specific aspect of how NIOSH assessments are performed, displayed, and exported. Each module contains toggles, dropdown selectors, text inputs, or custom lists depending on the type of setting.
All settings apply to every NIOSH assessment created after you save them. They are stored locally on your system and persist across sessions. If you need different settings for a specific assessment, you can adjust them within that assessment before running the analysis — the global defaults do not lock you in.
Input & Data
The Input & Data module controls which fields appear on the input page and in the final report, allowing you to streamline data collection and hide unnecessary fields.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gender not required | Off | Toggle to hide the gender field from the input page and report. Useful if gender is not a relevant factor in your assessment protocol. |
| Hide operator name | Off | Toggle to conceal the worker's name. Helpful for privacy-focused assessments or when anonymity is desired in exported reports. |
| Hide evaluator name | Off | Toggle to conceal the assessor's name from the report. Useful in certain documentation or compliance workflows. |
| Reference mass / Load Constant | 23 kg (NIOSH 1994) | Selector. Choose the reference standard that governs the Load Constant (LC) used in RWL calculations. Impacts the Recommended Weight Limit directly and all derived results. |
Load Constant values and standards
The Reference mass selector determines which Load Constant is used throughout the assessment. The available options and their corresponding LC values are:
| Standard | Load Constant | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1005-2 & ISO 11228-1:2003 | 25 kg | European standard for manual handling risk assessment. Higher Load Constant than the NIOSH default. |
| NIOSH RNLE & ISO 11228-1:2021 | 23 kg (default) | The U.S. Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation and current ISO 11228-1 standard. The default selection, widely used internationally. |
| ISO 11228-1:2021 Table B.1 | 15 kg | Conservative variant for special populations or high-risk scenarios per ISO 11228-1 Annex B. |
| ISO 11228-1:2021 Table B.1 | 10 kg | Most restrictive standard, suitable for vulnerable workers or particularly demanding tasks per ISO 11228-1 Annex B. |
The Load Constant you select influences the RWL and Lifting Index directly. Ensure it aligns with your regulatory jurisdiction, client requirements, or organizational policy. Switching standards mid-assessment can significantly alter results.
Analysis & Scoring
The Analysis & Scoring module determines how assessments are calculated and which result modifiers and optional tabs are available.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis mode | Peak moment | Selector. Choose between Peak moment (analyses all frames; auto-detects highest LI) or Origin/Destination (reports only start and end frame positions). |
| Two-person lift | Off | Toggle to enable the Pf = 0.85 modifier per ISO 11228-1 Annex E, reflecting reduced load per lifter when two workers share the task. |
| Additional physical tasks | Off | Toggle to enable the Tf = 0.80 modifier for workstations where lifting is one of multiple concurrent physical tasks. |
| One-hand lifting | Off | Toggle to enable the Of = 0.60 modifier when the lift is performed with only one hand. |
| Extended duration | Off | Toggle to enable the eM (extended multiplier) for shifts lasting longer than 8 hours, per ISO 11228-1. |
| Auto-detect critical moments | On | Toggle automatic detection of peak moment and sustained risk periods in the Analysis tab. Disable if you prefer to mark critical moments manually. |
| Findings enabled | On | Toggle whether the Findings tab appears in the report. When disabled, the tab is hidden entirely. |
| Findings title | "Findings" | Text input (max 50 characters) to rename the Findings tab. The custom title appears in the report tab bar and in exported files. |
| Findings sections | 5 defaults | Drag-and-drop list of section blocks within the Findings tab. Add, rename, reorder, or delete sections. A Reset to defaults button restores the standard five sections. |
Analysis mode explained
Peak moment is the recommended default for most assessments. It analyses every frame of the lifting motion, automatically identifies the single frame with the highest Lifting Index, and reports the biomechanical values at that critical moment. This approach captures the true peak risk.
Origin/Destination mode only examines the start and end frames of the lift. Use this mode if your assessment protocol focuses on the initial pickup and final placement rather than the entire motion trajectory.
Peak moment analysis ensures you capture the most critical instant of risk. Origin/Destination is rarely necessary and is primarily offered for special regulatory or methodological requirements.
Findings tab configuration
The Findings tab in the report (if enabled) is a free-form documentation area. You can customize it from this module:
- Enable/Disable — toggle whether the Findings tab appears in the report at all.
- Tab title — text input (max 50 characters) to rename the tab. Default is "Findings".
- Sections list — add, rename, reorder (drag-and-drop), or delete individual section blocks within the Findings tab. Each section has a title and a multi-line text area for notes.
- Reset to defaults — button to restore the standard section structure: Current Situation, Observations, Risk Assessment, Recommendations, and Conclusion.
Viewport
The Viewport module sets the default 3D viewer layout and camera angle for both the input page and the Analysis tab, ensuring consistent visualization across your assessments.
Input page viewport
Configuration for the 3D viewer on the input page before the assessment is run:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Single view / Split view | Single view shows the 3D avatar alone. Split view shows the 3D model alongside video or reference imagery. |
| Camera view | Perspective, Front, Side, Top | Perspective is a realistic angled view. Front, Side, and Top are orthogonal views useful for checking alignments. |
Analysis page viewport
Configuration for the 3D viewer and graph on the Analysis tab, where frame-by-frame risk is explored:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Single view / Split view | Single view displays the 3D viewer full-width. Split view places the graph alongside the viewport. |
| Camera view | Perspective, Front, Side, Top | Choose the default camera angle for the Analysis 3D viewer. |
The settings here establish defaults when you first open an assessment or the Analysis tab. Once inside a report, you can always manually change the camera view using the preset buttons or orbit freely with your mouse. The global settings do not lock the interface.
Export
The Export module controls the naming conventions for PDF and Excel files when you export a completed NIOSH assessment report.
Company branding
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use company branding | Off | Toggle to include your company logo and brand colour in exported PDF and Excel reports — on the cover page, section headers, and footer. When disabled, exports display "Motionprint" as the default footer company name. |
The company name and logo used for branding are configured in the General Settings page, not the NIOSH-specific settings. Set them there once; they will then apply to all branded exports across all assessment types.
Filename templates
Each export format (PDF and Excel) can have its own custom filename template. The default template is:
{workstation}_{record_date}_NIOSH
The file extension (.pdf, .xlsx) is appended automatically — you do not need to include it in the template.
Available variables
You can insert any of the following variables into your template. They will be substituted with actual assessment data when you export:
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {operator} | Name of the worker being assessed. | John Smith |
| {evaluator} | Name of the assessor. | Jane Doe |
| {workstation} | Name or description of the assessed location. | Assembly Station 3 |
| {record_date} | Date of the assessment session (format: YYYY-MM-DD). | 2026-03-15 |
| {current_date} | Today's date when the export is generated (format: YYYY-MM-DD). | 2026-03-29 |
| {current_time} | Current time when the export is generated (format: HH:MM:SS). | 14:32:45 |
| {report_type} | Type of report (e.g. NIOSH, NIOSH-CLI if multi-task). | NIOSH |
Example templates
Here are some common filename patterns you might use:
- {operator}_{workstation}_{record_date} — groups files by worker, task, and date.
- {evaluator}_{current_date}_{workstation} — organizes by assessor and workstation.
- {workstation}_{record_date}_{current_time} — includes timestamp to prevent accidental overwrites.
- NIOSH_{operator}_{report_type} — simple format prefixed with "NIOSH".
Avoid overly long or complex templates — they can result in unwieldy filenames. Use variables that are relevant to your workflow and that will help you locate and identify exported reports later.