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6 MIN · Module

Principles of Safer Manual Handling

Learn the theory behind stable, controlled handling and why these principles must be demonstrated physically and assessed by a competent instructor.

The core idea

Safer technique is considered only after hazardous handling has been avoided or reduced as far as appropriate. Technique cannot make a badly designed task safe. 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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