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Examples of solutions from Manual Materials Handling Poster for weight lifted and lowered, and weight carried. Solutions shown include Roller/transfer table, lift assist device, overhead crane/hoist, portable crane/hoist. For Weight carried, solutions include: conveyor systems, carts/dollies, hand trucks, and manual pallet truck.
Manual materials handling (MMH) poster shows solutions to control MSD hazards in manufacturing & warehousing. MMH includes lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling & gripping materials.
The ProblemConstruction work performed at floor level often requires workers to stoop, squat or kneel for prolonged periods of time.Biomechanical research shows that high compression forces occur in…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A small hub for information on good practices for working with powered hand tools and other hand-operated machinery.
Video; Hazard Control–A short video explaining potential MSD risks associated with an office workstation. The video discusses risk factors and potential recommendations for this type of work.
Developed by: WorkSafe BCDescription: Truck drivers often sit for long periods of time, which puts stress on the lower back. This video identifies things truck drivers can do before they start work…
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–The slides for a webinar on the effects of whole-body vibration, including examples from the mining industry. The slides are intended for those with a background in…
Video; Hazard Control–A short video explaining potential MSD risks associated with a repetitive manual materials handling task. The video discusses risk factors and potential recommendations for this…

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