2.8
Manual handling of loads
The Manual Handling of Loads Directive 90/269/EEC from the European
Community lays down the minimum health and safety requirements for the
manual handling of loads where there is a risk particularly of back injury to
workers.
Before lifting or carrying a heavy object, the following questions should be
asked:
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Can one person lift this load safely, or do two people need to lift the load?
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How far will the load have to be carried?
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Is the path clear of clutter, cords, slippery areas, overhangs, stairs, curbs
or uneven surfaces?
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Will closed doors that need to be opened be encountered?
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Once the load is lifted, will it block the carrier
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s view?
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Can the load be broken down into smaller parts?
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Should the carrier wear gloves to get a better grip and to protect hands?
Contact the “Occupational Health and Safety” organization, or equivalent, in
your country for more information.
The GEN3i weighs approximately 12 kg with three acquisition cards plugged in
(9 kg without acquisition cards) :
GEN3i
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