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6 MIN · Module

Preparing for a Manual Handling Task

Preparation means checking the task, load, route, destination, equipment and need for assistance before movement begins, and stopping when conditions are not safe.

The core idea

Before touching a load, understand what must move, where it is going and which controls apply. Check the load's apparent weight, shape, stability and grip. 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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