WHAT’S AT STAKE

Even with automation, workers still lift, lower, and carry items every day, and these tasks cause many of the most common workplace injuries. Awkward loads, poor lifting habits, and rushing can lead to strains and back injuries that last long after the shift ends. Knowing how to lift safely and when to use mechanical help is essential to preventing injuries that build up quietly over time.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Manual handling looks simple, but it is one of the quickest ways to get hurt at work. Many injuries happen because workers assume a lift is light, quick, or harmless, when […]