Manual Handling

What is it?

It means using your body to handle, restrain or support and object, these could include people or animals.

Reducing the risk of injury in the work place:

Finding out if machinery can do the job instead.

Finding out whether or not large loads can be broken down into smaller loads.

Finding out if there is a better way to carry out the task.

Can you use handling aids?

Will training be required to carry out the task correctly?