enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Manual handling of loads - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_handling_of_loads

   To better understand the potential injuries of manual handling of materials, we must first understand the underlying conditions which can cause the injuries. When an injury occurs from manual handling of materials, it often is a result of one of the following underlying condition(s). Awkward posture: Bending or twisting

3. Ergonomics for manual material handling - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics_for_Manual...

   Manual material handling tasks may expose workers to physical risk factors. If these tasks are performed repeatedly or over long periods of time, they can lead to fatigue and injury. The main risk factors, or conditions, associated with the development of injuries in manual material handling tasks include: Awkward postures (e.g., bending, twisting)

4. File:Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling.pdf

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ergonomic_Guidelines...

   Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling was prepared for publication by the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service, Research and Education Unit, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations. Author: Published 2007 by the California Department of Industrial Relations

5. Casualty lifting - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualty_lifting

   A handling strap can help the lifting. The strap for this use should be 6 m (20 ft) long, at least 3 cm (1.2 in) wide to share out the weight and avoid the pain, and resist at least to a weight of 150 kg (330 lb). The strap is slid under the casualty: the flat profile can slide easily under the back and the pelvis without lifting the casualty.

6. Material handling - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_handling

   Better efficiency: Material handling equipment helps streamline the movement of products. Compared to manual handling, materials handling equipment greatly saves time and effort. [21] Improved safety: When manually handling goods, there are a lot of risks of injuries experienced e.g fall from heights. When unit load formation equipment is ...

7. AOL Mail

   mail.aol.com

   Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!

8. Draw sheet - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draw_sheet

   A draw sheet is a small bed sheet placed crosswise over the middle of the bottom sheet of a mattress to cover the area between the person's upper back and thighs, often used by medical professionals to move patients. It can be made of plastic, rubber, or cotton, and is about half the size of a regular sheet.

9. Transfer board - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfer_board

   A transfer board, sliding board or slider board is a device designed for helping those with a physical disability to move from one surface (like bed) to another (like wheelchair). For safe use of a transfer board, the person who is being transferred should be able to participate in the move by sliding over the transfer board, there should be ...