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Recommendations and Solutions
1. Increase and empower training for all workers
Establish a training guide for manual material
handling and MSD prevention.
Establishing a training guide for manual
material handling and MSD prevention is
a proactive step in reducing workplace
injuries. A training guide educates workers
on proper lifting and handling techniques,
body mechanics, and the use of equipment,
helping them avoid harmful movements
that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
It can also raise awareness of risk factors,
encourage early reporting of symptoms, and
promote consistent, safe practices across
the workforce. By standardizing training,
organizations ensure that all workers are
equipped with the knowledge and skills
needed to handle materials safely, ultimately
fostering a safer and healthier work
environment.
Consulting Services
MSD Prevention Procedure – Building Blocks
Training Program Matrix – Building Blocks
Ergonomic Program Audit
Training Services
Safe Lifting and Manual Material Handling (1/2 day)
Safe Lifting and Manual Material Handling – Supervisor (1 hr)
Manual Material Handling (e-Course)
MSD Prevention Awareness (e-Course)
Information Resources
Ergo Insights: Safe Manual Material Handling
Manual Materials Handling Guide
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about lifting
awkward, heavy, or unusual objects safely?
Hazard Control | Safe Lifting for Workers
Loading and unloading trailers safely in the workplace: Tips
for workers
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about safe
lifting?
Safe Lifting Checklist – Participant Resource
Participatory Training in Manual Handling Theoretical
Foundations and Proposed Approach
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