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Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?

Overview

This guidance is intended for managers, employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids. Contents: Why are back injuries an issue? Case studies; How do I avoid or reduce the risk from frequent and heavy lifting?; Some examples of solutions; Factors to consider when selecting lifting and handling aids; Where can I get further information about manual handling controls?

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Guidance, Mechanical hoists, Powered trucks, Non-powered trucks, Lifting hook, Rotary table, Tilt table, Pallets, Trolleys

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Author
HSE
Date of Publication
2004
Publisher
HSE BOOKS
Length
12 pages
Format
Free leaflet / Priced pack
Series Code
INDG398
ISBN
9780717629008
Stock Code
INDG398
Copyright Status
Open Government Licence
Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?
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