When to Lift: That is the Question
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Think ahead about how...
Topic: Manual Material Handling
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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,...
Keep Your Pallet Jack on Track
Keep Trucking Safe.org
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
SafetyDriven
Download this poster about rights and responsibilities for employees, supervisors and managers.
Manual Material Handling Causes Overexertion Injuries
SafetyDriven
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....
Understanding and Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)
WorkSafeBC
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
https://www.ace-ergocanada.ca and funded by Chiropractic British Columbia https://www.bcchiro.com
How to safely perform manual material handling. Created with support from the Association of...