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Manual Handling Risk Essentials Common Solutions

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations require employers to follow a hierarchy of control regarding manual handling activities. Review if automation or mechanisation can be introduced, particularly for new processes and think about mechanisation and use of handling aids for existing operations. This guide provides examples of common handling solutions.
Document type: Risk Standards & Guidance
Last updated: 05 March 2021
First published: 01 December 2020