When to Lift: That is the Question
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Think ahead about how...
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Topic: Manual Material Handling
Lifting: Oh, My Aching Back!
Lifting or manually moving heavy objects puts workers at risk for overexertion injuries, especially...
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Manual Material Handling: A Safety Checklist
Handling cargo can be a pain in the neck—literally. Overexertion is the leading cause...
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Implementing MSI Prevention Programs
Advice from workplaces for workplaces Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a substantial burden to workplaces. They include low-back pain and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome,...
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Keep Your Pallet Jack on Track
Tip sheet on how to operate a pallet jack. Manual pallet jacks are common equipment that truck drivers and material handlers use to lift, lower and move heavy...
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Manual Material Handling – Know Your Responsibilities
Download this poster about rights and responsibilities for employees, supervisors and managers.
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Manual Material Handling Causes Overexertion Injuries
Download this poster about manual material handling and overexertion injuries.
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Cleaning Up Safety Habits in Waste Removal
Hauling garbage is no picnic in the park. It’s dirty, it’s smelly, it’s tough....
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Understanding and Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)
This handout discusses how to understand and prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) in the workplace.
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Trucking and Transportation Safety Video #5: Carrying and Manoeuvring
How to safely perform manual material handling. Created with support from the Association of...
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