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Lifting and handling loads, reducing hazards : OHS information for employers and workers

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Deals 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... More ≫

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Deals 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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How much can I lift? : OHS information for workers and employers

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Variables such as age, health, strength and the size and shape of the object mean it’s not possible to give an exact weight. A better guide is for employers to do mandatory hazard assessments and... More ≫

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Variables such as age, health, strength and the size and shape of the object mean it’s not possible to give an exact weight. A better guide is for employers to do mandatory hazard assessments and remove or reduce risk of injury when manual lifting is needed.

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There’s only one right way to lift, right? : OHS information for workers and employers

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This fact sheet presents the right "correct" techniques for lifting objects and the characteristics of proper lifting.

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Seven myths about back pain : OHS information for workers

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The causes of back pain can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Surgery to relieve back pain should only be used as the last resort. This fact sheet presents seven common myths about back pain.

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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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Sitting and preventing back pain

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This Safety Bulletin is based on an article that originally appeared in the January 1999 edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine.

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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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Lifting and handling loads. Part 2 : assessing ergonomic hazards

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This is the second 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 second 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 that can cause or aggravate work-related materials handling injuries, and to then reduce worker exposure.

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You want me to lift how much?

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There is no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety, and it is difficult to come up with a single safe... More ≫

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There is no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety, and it is difficult to come up with a single safe weight limit for lifting. This bulletin looks at the use of online lifting calculators to determine appropriate weight limits, and points to consider before using these.

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