Prevention of manual handling injuries

Prevention of manual handling injuries Key elements in a manual handling programme 

The three-stage approach of risk identification, risk assessment and risk control should be used. The control measures agreed on are then the requirements for particular manual handling tasks. 

A task requiring good control of equipment balance to avoid muscular strain is shown in Fig. 11.2. All-up weight of an airleg drill like that shown can reach 50 kg. 

Because back injuries and manual handling accidents have the potential to cause severe and prolonged disabihty, a prevention strategy must be adopted. 

Before commencement of atty manual handling procedure (lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, supporting or carrying), first assess the situation in accordance with the relevant 

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