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Lifting and handling loads. Part 3 : reducing ergonomic hazards

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This is the last in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific... More ≫

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This is the last in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then reduce worker exposure to those hazards.

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Lifting and handling loads. Part 1 : reviewing the issues

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This is the first in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads.

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How much can I lift? [1999]

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Alberta has no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety. You might injure yourself by reaching awkwardly to... More ≫

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Alberta has no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety. You might injure yourself by reaching awkwardly to pick up a very light load or by slipping and losing your balance while handling a modest load.

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Fatigue, extended work hours, and safety in the workplace [2010]

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Fatigue is a state of being tired. It can be caused by long hours of work, long hours of physical or mental activity, inadequate rest, excessive stress, and combinations of these factors.

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas [2004]

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and the lifting principles.

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