Guide on manual handling risk assessment in the retail sector

"The work tasks conducted in the retail sector require people to engage in many different types of work activity. In some cases this will require a person to engage in a work practice which may involve a significant amount of physical activity. Manual handling is a physical activity which takes...

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Main Author: Ireland. Health and Safety Authority
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Dublin 2010
HSA
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19137367124919555499-Guide-on-manual-handling-risk-.htm
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description "The work tasks conducted in the retail sector require people to engage in many different types of work activity. In some cases this will require a person to engage in a work practice which may involve a significant amount of physical activity. Manual handling is a physical activity which takes place in every workplace and in some cases the activity does not pose a problem; however, it is important to be aware that manual handling can be a potential workplace hazard where the activity requires, for example, a person to handle very heavy loads or lift loads to an unsafe height."
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physical 38 p.
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publishDate 2010
publisher Dublin
HSA
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case study
manual handling
methodology
retail trade
risk assessment
safe working methods
safety guide
Guide on manual handling risk assessment in the retail sector
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title Guide on manual handling risk assessment in the retail sector
topic case study
manual handling
methodology
retail trade
risk assessment
safe working methods
safety guide
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19137367124919555499-Guide-on-manual-handling-risk-.htm