Manual material handling is critical to warehouse operations, but it can be extremely challenging and dangerous for employees. Warehouse managers can implement best practices to improve safety and ...

Injuries caused by manual handling (particularly to the back, shoulders and neck) are a significant contributor to sickness absence statistics. Those most at risk of injury are those who aren't used ...

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 ...

Manual material handling (MMH) activities are often of concern when assessing job tasks for risks that have the potential to lead to musculoskeletal disorders. MMH activities usually contain ...

Containers and vehicles can be redesigned to reduce the manual handling risks from kerbside recycling collections, a new report from the government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has suggested.

Recent advances in biomechanics have shed light on the intricate interplay between manual handling tasks and the development of low back pain. Research in this field explores how task-specific factors ...

Talks are under way to roll out an innovative scheme to reduce manual handling injuries in the NHS. Discussions on extending the ‘All Wales Manual Handling Training Passport and Information Scheme’ ...

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When a person falls, it is important that safe methods are used to move them, to avoid causing pain and/or further injury. This is critical to their chances of making a full recovery. Safe manual ...

Requirements for materials handling and conveying for the food industry vary with the foods and the processing methods. With safety and hygiene being the top priorities, food and beverage companies ...