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 workplace hazards that can cause or aggravate work-related materials handling injuries, and to then reduce worker exposure.

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Lifting and handling loads. Part 2 : assessing ergonomic hazards

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Title and publication information

Type

Fact Sheet

Series Title

Workplace health and safety Bulletin

Alternative Title

BCL002— Back Care/Lifting

Extent

15 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Human Services

Publisher

Employment and Immigration (2008-2011)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Employment and Labour Health and Wellness

Resource Dates

Date Created

2000-08-01

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Date Modified

2010-08-01

Date Issued

2000-08-01

Date Archived

2021-06-11

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English (Canadian)

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BCL002

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