Guideline manual handling

Guidelines for Manual Handling at Workplace has been developed with the objective to provide practical and informative solutions to ergonomic problems arising in the workplace. These Guidelines are intended to assist employer, employee, occupational safety and health. MANUAL HANDLING PRINCIPLES STOP, STEP BACK AND OBSERVE THINK THROUGH THE TASK BEFORE PROCEEDING. 1. Always remember to maintain a straight back throughout all tasks. 2. Wear supportive footwear that is suitable for the work you are undertaking. 3. To avoid twisting your upper body, move your feet to face the task front-on before proceeding. 4. Good handling technique for lifting There are some simple things to do before and during the lift/carry: Remove obstructions from the route. For a long lift, plan to rest the load midway on a table.

The guidance is designed for all parties who play a part in managing manual handling risk and these include designers, architects, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, health and safety professionals, safety representatives, employers and employees. Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling "This booklet is written for managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers. It offers suggestions to improve the handling of rectangular, square, and cylindrical containers, sacks, and bags. "Improving Manual Material Handling in Your. Guidance Notes on Manual Handling Operations (published by the Labour Department) General Safety Instructions for Manual Handling/Exercises for a Healthy Back (published by OSHC) Safety and Health Bulletin: Manual Material Handling (published by OSHC) A Simple Guide to Health Risk.

Manual handling at work: A brief guide HSE’s guidance on the Manual Handling Regulations (L23) Manual handling 3 contains in-depth advice on risk assessment. If you choose to use HSE’s suggested. If you can't avoid manual handling, do a full manual handling risk assessment of the task and take steps to avoid injury or damage, such as: Plan the lift and consider where you or your employee will be placing the load. Remove all obstructions. Ensure that only trained and briefed staff assist with. Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling was prepared for publication by the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service, Research and Education Unit, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations. It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section