Manual handling

Module 2c – Manual handling

Manual handling regulations
The relevance of correct manual handling techniques
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992
RIDDOR 1995
Manual handling and the body
The effects of poor manual handling
Injuries associated with manual handling

The spine
Posture
Controlling the risk of manual handling
Manual handling risk assessment
General risk assessment guidelines
Correct lifting technique

Correct carrying technique
Putting items down
Manual handling in freight
Roll cages
Pushing and pulling
Manual handling aids