Manual Handling
Manual handling it is one of the most common causes of injury at work and this toolkit will help you plan and assess the risks relating to activities so as to prevent injury.
Manual handling activities can also cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) such as upper and lower limb pain/disorders, joint and repetitive strain injuries of various types.
Some tasks may require a more detailed manual handling assessment.
The HSE have specific assessment tools to do this.
- MAC tool – for lifting, carrying, lowering tasks
- V-MAC tool – where load weights vary (used with the MAC tool)
- ART tool – for repetitive upper limb tasks
- Push/Pull tool (RAPP) – when moving loads by pushing and pulling
See also the HSE website on manual handling for further information as required.