Manual Handling
Most injuries in the workplace are caused by people lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying heavy loads, and making awkward movements when doing so.
In the UK alone, 54 million working days are lost each year because of back problems caused by poor technique when handling objects. This can also damage the shoulders, neck, hands, arms and feet.
Because almost everything we do involves some form of manual handling, it’s essential that we know how to do it safely to avoid getting hurt.
The material in this section highlights the risks of poor handling technique and explains how to avoid injury when moving objects at work.
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