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How Manual Handling Can Cause Injury

Manual handling risk is shaped by physical demand, posture, repetition, the load, the environment and the individual rather than by weight alone.

The core idea

The spine, muscles, joints, discs, ligaments and other tissues work together during movement. Musculoskeletal problems may follow one demanding event or build through repeated exposure. In Irish workplaces, the central principle is prevention. A familiar task can become unsafe when the load, route, equipment, frequency, destination or working conditions change. Employees should use the controls established for the task and…

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