The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries from manual handling on farms by providing practical guidance on how to manage hazards.
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Preventing manual handling injuries on farms - guidelines
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Preventing manual handling injuries on farms - guidelines
Preventing manual handling injuries on farms - guidelines
Description
The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries from manual handling on farms by providing practical guidance on how to manage hazards.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
Hazards
Manual handling of loads
Vibrations
Health effects
Back pain or injury
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Other
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
Employers
Other
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2017