Monday, November 06, 2006

Manual handling - mechanical aids

Possibilities to remove or reduce manual handling risks include:

* Lifting equipment (e.g. fork lift truck)
* Push/pull trolleys and trucks
* Pallet movers and lifters
* Lifting surfaces (e.g. back of truck, bench)
* Tool boxes on wheels
* Conveyor belts
* Counter-weighted equipment

For moving people equipment can assist with
* Getting in/out of bed
* In/out of bath
* Up stairs

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