An introduction to the management of manual handling in the construction sector
An introduction to the management of manual handling in the construction sector
Description
This guide has been put together as an introduction to the management of manual handling in the construction sector. The main objectives of the guide are:
- To present the business case for managing the hazard of manual handling in construction
- To outline briefly the legislation that relates to manual handling
- To explain the potential health effects of not managing the hazard of manual handling
- To explain the five steps of manual handling risk assessment
This guide has been put together as an introduction to the management of manual handling in the construction sector. The main objectives of the guide are:
- To present the business case for managing the hazard of manual handling in construction
- To outline briefly the legislation that relates to manual handling
- To explain the potential health effects of not managing the hazard of manual handling
- To explain the five steps of manual handling risk assessment
Other data
Hazards
Nezvyčajné polohy
Prudké pohyby
Ručná manipulácia s bremenami
Opakované pohyby/opakovaná práca
Health effects
Bližšie neurčené muskuloskeletálne poruchy
Prevention measures
Odstránenie nebezpečenstiev
Zlepšovanie jednotlivých pracovných techník (napr. polôh pri ručnej manipulácii)
Jednoduché tipy a opatrenia
Technické opatrenia, napr. ergonomické vybavenie
Target audience
Zamestnávatelia
Bezpečnostní pracovníci
Konzultant pre otázky BOZP
