In the workplace, we can view manual materials handling (MMH) as any process in which the human operator is asked or required to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or perform any other similar task in ...

Ergonomic assessment of manual handling techniques evaluates the physical demands and health risks associated with lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling tasks. Traditional methods relied on static ...

If your job involves lifting or carrying heavy or awkwardly-shaped equipment, or repetitive lifting, you need to know how to minimise the risk of injury - this Guideline should help. Injuries caused ...