The checklist is suitable for use in order to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders during heavy physical work. It includes tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavier loads.
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist is suitable for use in order to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders during heavy physical work. It includes tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavier loads. |
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| 1. Is it possible to manually lift and/or carry heavy loads? |
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| a) Are only occasional lifts performed? | ||||||||||
| b) Is the load easy to grip? | ||||||||||
| c) Is the load lifted and carried close to the body? | ||||||||||
| d) Is the lift performed without bending your back and twisting your torso? | ||||||||||
| e) Are lifting aids used? | ||||||||||
| f) Is the correct working technique used in manual handling? | ||||||||||
| 2. Are rolling handling aids used instead of carrying the load? |
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| 3. Do you have any work tasks involving pushing or pulling heavy loads? |
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| 4. Are rolling handling aids used instead of pushing or pulling the load? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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