Safety Management
Human Factors
Lifting

Lifting training pointers for employees

Explains the many risk factors in lifting and handling materials

Archived copy

Australian standard related to manual handling

Full text of CDC pamphlet outlines the current state of scientific knowledge on back belts

NIOSH's recommendations relating to workplace use of backbelts

Findings from back belt studies

Information and statistics discussing the importance of back care in nursing

What can be done to avoid back discomfort

Investigation guidelines for OSHA field staff on back injuries

Nursing survey on patient handling tasks

A safety bulletin

Guidelines for preventing back injuries

46 page guide on lifting and moving patients

Suggested administrative controls include

Stresses the importance of correct body mechanics to maintain a healthy back

Online tutorial on back safety

Technical advisory bulletin

For managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers

Efficiency & costs of medical exercise therapy, conventional physiotherapy & self-exercise in LBP

Explains hospital use of the lift team concept

Describes a six step lifting process

Worker fact sheets with instructions for safe lifting

The weight limit tables in the past referred to as the Snook Tables

Lifting Hazard Assessment Worksheet

On-line interactive lift assessment program

A self-assessment form

There are five steps to follow when lifting

Epidemiological evidence of work-relatedness of low back musculoskeletal disorders

Sprains and strains often result from excessive physical demands on the back

Advice for manual handling solutions in various industries

Assists nurses to integrate manual handling principles into nursing practices

Online calculator

Explains the revised NIOSH lifting equation

Tips on injury prevention

Answers common questions on back injury prevention from MMH

Fact sheet outlining recommended procedures for safe lifting

Information to reduce workplace injuries due to lifting

Powerpoint training presentation

To aid in developing realistic transitional work programs for employees with low-back disorders

A series of safety talks and tips related to safe lifting and back safety

Application Guide for Manual Material Handling Requirements in SEMI S8

Maximum weight of lift and forces of push for males, females

A Means of Reducing Injuries Caused by Overexertion

Aimed at employers and employees involved in baggage handling

Legislation on manual handling requirements

Essential information on manual handling hazards in the workplace

Useful for ergonomics lifting hazards training