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Manual Handling can potentially cause many back related problems due to inadequate stretching prior to exertion or incorrect handling procedures, previous injuries, poor health and current work related requirements.

Options available:

Manual Handling risk assessments & report

Pre work stretching and educational material

Lift & Load - training seminar

Train the Trainer – Manual Handling

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Musculoskeletal Disorder or MSDs are injuries and disorders that affect the human body's movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). Common MSDs include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Keep your wrist straight to avoid injury.

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 Spills on floors or tripping hazards, such as blocked aisles or cords running across the floor
 Working from heights, including ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or any raised work area
 Unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts; guards removed or moving parts that a worker can accidentally touch
 Electrical hazards like frayed cords, missing ground pins, improper wiring
 Confined spaces
 Machinery-related hazards (lockout/tagout, boiler safety, forklifts, etc.)

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Workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker.

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A science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely.

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The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.

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Office ergonomics and occupational health, principles for designing an office workstation, furniture and equipment to be selected.

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1. Posture - Activity - Exercise
2. Lighting - Air - Noise
3. Work Style - Organization - Breaks

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Good posture is the position which is attained when the joints are not bent or twisted and the spine is aligned.

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Use a chair that supports a comfortable upright or slightly reclined posture. Use a towel or a pillow for lower back support.

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If placing a laptop on your lap, use a binder or lap platform to maximize the height of the screen and maintain an upright head posture. Ways in which you can harm yourself while using a laptop:

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Ergonomics is the design of the working environment, to ensure the best use of an individual's capabilities.

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Always make sure you have a correct posture to prevent any injury.