Manual Handling
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 cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) such as upper and lower limb pain/disorders, joint and repetitive strain injuries of various types. The link below is to the HSE's Manual Handling and Musculoskeletal Disorders website's where there is information to help when manual handling activities are planned so as to prevent injury:-
- Manual handling at work
- Manual Handling assessment chart (The MAC tool)
Queen Mary Documents
Manual Handling Training
For information on please visit or Training page
For Advice and Assistance at QMUL, contact the H&S Manager / Advisor for your Faculty / PS or the subject lead at http://www.hsd.qmul.ac.uk/contact-us/
All H&S staff can be contacted via the help desk at hs-helpdesk@qmul.ac.uk
