MANUAL HANDLING

Manual handling refers to any activity where a person exerts a force to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move, hold or restrain an object. Most tasks on a job site involves some form of manual handling.

Using incorrect techniques can lead to injury.

Actions you can take to reduce risks associated with manual handling include:

• Minimise the lifting and lowering forces you exert
• Avoid the need for bending, twisting and reaching movements
• Reduce pushing, pulling, carrying and holding
• Reduce repetitive and sustained movements
• Wherever possible mechanical aids should be used to minimise any manual handling
• Divide the load
• Seek assistance where the item is to heavy and no mechanical aids suitable

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