WHAT’S AT STAKE?

"Manual handling" means using your body to exert force to handle, support or restrain any object, and includes not only lifting and carrying but also repetitive tasks. A manual handling task that has the potential to cause injury is a "hazardous manual handling task". Musculoskeletal Disorders Manual material handling (MMH) work contributes to a large percentage of reported musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders often involve strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs. They can result in protracted pain, disability, medical treatment, and financial stress for those afflicted with them. Ergonomics Scientific evidence shows that effective ergonomic interventions can lower […]