Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling and is one of the most common causes of injury at work. Manual handling activities can also ...

Injuries from manual handling of tasks are reduced through ergonomic training of workers. Optimum movement is sent to the worker to self-correct, paving the way for behavioral change. One such ...

At Purdue University, manual material handling is a leading cause of occupational injuries. The average cost of of this type injury is $1937. The goal of the Purdue University Preventative Injury ...