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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH MANUAL HANDLING:

What About Training?

 

Training is important but remember that, on its own, it can’t overcome:

 

● A lack of mechanical aids;

● Unsuitable loads;

● Bad working conditions.

 

Training should cover:

● Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur;

● How to carry out safe manual handling including good handling technique (see ‘Good handling technique for lifting’ and ‘Good handling technique for pushing and pulling’);

● Appropriate systems of work for the individual’s tasks and environment;

● Use of mechanical aids;