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 ...

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 ...

Manual handling means more than lifting or carrying something. The term is used to describe a range of activities such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining ...

A new guidance document published by the Health and Safety Authority recommends ways to prevent back injuries and strains caused by handling heavy loads or lifting loads to an unsafe height. Jan 07, ...

The life-cycle of these is often complex, involving aspects of design, construction, storage, transportation, rigging, use and finally de-rigging. They can be large and heavy, presenting manual ...

Risk identification, management and assessment processes are essential to a safe workplace. Carole Goldsmith speaks with a number of OHS professionals about their strategies for handling and assessing ...

Pulling, pushing and incorrectly lifting and carrying heavy tools, equipment, bags of feed or fertiliser can lead to severe muscle strain as can repetitive tasks. Photo: unknown According to the New ...

Manual material handling is the moving of objects unaided by mechanical devices. Manual material handling include activities like pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and lowering. At Purdue ...