Principle 2 Load distribution

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Principle 2 Load distribution

Principe 2 Répartition du chargement

Type of item
Visual resources
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
IRSST
Provider (Original)
IRSST

Description

The integrated materials handling prevention strategy combines training and intervention and is based on the understanding, observation and analysis of five principles of action. These principles are common to all handling techniques used by workers.

Principle 2: Load distribution, refers to the quality of the load, i.e. its distribution over the worker's body structures. The larger the load, the better it should be distributed so that it is not concentrated in one place.

La stratégie intégrée de prévention en manutention combine formation et intervention et repose sur la compréhension, l’observation et l’analyse de cinq principes d’action. Ces principes sont les points communs de l’ensemble des techniques de manutention qu’utilisent les travailleurs.

Ce Principe 2: Répartition du chargement, réfère à la qualité du chargement, c’est-à-dire à sa répartition sur les structures corporelles du travailleur. Plus le chargement est important, meilleure devrait être sa répartition afin de ne pas le concentrer à un endroit.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Hazards
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Film
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2019