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Materials Handling Safety Guidelines by Cj Domingsil is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Manual handling of materials can cause 25% of occupational injuries such as strains, sprains and fractures. These are often due to unsafe practices like improper lifting techniques. Poor job design can also contribute to materials handling accidents. Many such injuries are cumulative rather than from a single incident. The document provides guidelines for safe manual handling and lifting, emphasizing using proper techniques and mechanical aids where possible to avoid putting undue strain on the body.

Author
Cj Domingsil
Language
EN