The following factors affect the likelihood of injury from manual handling
* Weight of load
* Frequency of handling
* Size of load
* Ease of getting hold of the item
* Distance of load from body
* Height of lift (most hazardous when low down or high up)
* Requirement to twist or bend sideways
* Physical restrictions in the area that affect persons posture when lifting
* Load moving, slipping, jolting any way
Other factors can affect the risk including a slippery floor or uncomfortable working environment (temperature, lighting etc.). Also, if the object has sharp edges and is hot or cold, this will affect how people take hold and lift.
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