Guidebook for safe manual lifting ergonomics in the removals industry into minimize demands on the lower back
Fowler, Cheyne (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102221548
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020102221548
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The aim of this thesis was to collect theoretical knowledge regarding safe manual lifting ergonomics as well as to provide an ergonomic lifting guide for employees in the removals industry. This thesis was done in collaboration with City Muutot OY with the agreement to distribute the guidebook to their current and future employees in order to promote safe ergonomic lifting practices and thereby minimize demands on the lower back.
Research has shown that common injuries in the workplace are musculoskeletal in nature. These injuries are due mainly to poor ergonomics and lower back injuries are a common health problem. Back pain can be caused by different work factors but is more common in occupational roles that involve repetitive tasks such as manual lifting of items.
Employee guidelines regarding correct lifting techniques, are necessary as they play an important role in the prevention of injuries by educating employees. In the removals industry, it is important for the employees to have access to a guidebook which provides advice regarding safe lifting ergonomics. For the employer it is also important, as it leads to better productivity and also promotes workplace safety.
Manual material handling environment can be stressful on the human body. The physical stress and strain often lead to muscle imbalances that eventually result in musculoskeletal disorders. In order to prevent or minimize these injuries, a proactive approach to ergonomics is required.
Research has shown that common injuries in the workplace are musculoskeletal in nature. These injuries are due mainly to poor ergonomics and lower back injuries are a common health problem. Back pain can be caused by different work factors but is more common in occupational roles that involve repetitive tasks such as manual lifting of items.
Employee guidelines regarding correct lifting techniques, are necessary as they play an important role in the prevention of injuries by educating employees. In the removals industry, it is important for the employees to have access to a guidebook which provides advice regarding safe lifting ergonomics. For the employer it is also important, as it leads to better productivity and also promotes workplace safety.
Manual material handling environment can be stressful on the human body. The physical stress and strain often lead to muscle imbalances that eventually result in musculoskeletal disorders. In order to prevent or minimize these injuries, a proactive approach to ergonomics is required.