Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Common manual handling hazards
Awkward postures, repetitive strain, team lifts without a plan, unstable loads, and vibration from tools. Document task, load weight, frequency, and engineering controls (trolleys, hoists) before relying on PPE alone.
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