What is manual handling?
Manual handling is the movement or support of a load using physical effort, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving. This type of activity is performed in every workplace at varying intensities and can be a leading cause of workplace injury if not managed diligently. It is therefore critical that everyone who is exposed to manual handling hazards is aware of the risks and, when manual handling tasks cannot be avoided, the measures that must be taken to assess and control such risks.
