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List of general control strategies for heavy, frequent or awkward lifting.
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A hub of different information sheets about the health risks associated with lifting, lowering, carrying, holding, and other ways workers interact with objects in their hands
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A document advocating for the use of lift-assists in nursing homes to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Includes information about how to implement a safe-…
Concern Details Task DescriptionCourier drivers are required to deliver and load packages through the rear door of the truck numerous times throughout the day (up to 80 times in a shift). Forces to…
The ProblemWhen workers deliver grout using the traditional method, they have to shovel loads of grout into buckets and then carry the buckets to the masons.Full buckets of grout weigh around 32 kgs…
The ProblemTransporting materials, equipment and supplies around worksites often demands high pushing/pulling or lifting forces, especially when stairs are an obstacle.For transporting heavy loads up…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A series of lists describing hazards around manual materials handling, and ways to control those hazards.