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Risk analysis & management

Manual handling - building and construction industry

Manual handling injuries result in more lost time within the building and construction industry than any other type of injury. Appropriate manual handling training will reduce the risk of these injuries occurring.

This document provides guidance on what the manual handling training requirements are and how they can be implemented within the industry.

Contents include:

- manual handling risk management process
- legal obligations
- general and task-specific training needs
- training resources
- sample job safety analysis

 

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