Comments on: Manual Handling Techniques & Tips https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/ Welcome to the Hub, the company blog from High Speed Training. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:43:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 By: How many steps are there to safe lifting? - Answers-Helper https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-33543 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:55:24 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-33543 […] What are safe manual handling techniques? […]

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By: Why Is Pushing Safer Than Pulling? – Fallsgardencafe https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-32469 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:22:30 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-32469 […] The force for pushing or pulling will be greater over imperfect conditions. Always try to push rather than pull where possible. When negotiating a slop or ramp, get help from another worker. On an uneven surface, increase the pushing/pulling force to 10% of the load weight. via […]

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By: When Pushing Or Pulling Your Hands Should Ideally Be Placed? – Almazrestaurant https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31714 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:29:00 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31714 […] Always try to push rather than pull where possible. When negotiating a slop or ramp, get help from another worker. On an uneven surface, increase the pushing/pulling force to 10% of the load weight. To make it easier to push or pull, keep your feet well away from the load and move no faster than walking speed. via […]

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By: What Are 5 Examples Of Manual Handling? – Almazrestaurant https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31644 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:03:04 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31644 […] When carrying, keep the load close to your waist for as long as possible. Put the heaviest side of the load closest to your body. Keep your head up and look ahead, not down at the load, and avoid twisting or leaning sideways. If you need to, put the load down and adjust your grip before continuing the lift. via […]

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By: Are Humans Better At Pushing Or Pulling? – Almazrestaurant https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31632 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:47:24 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31632 […] When pushing or pulling a load, the Health and Safety Executive provides the following guidance: Use an aid with a handle height that is between shoulder and waist height. Ensure that pushing or pulling equipment is well maintained. via […]

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By: When You Lift A Load Manually You Must? – Erickkasysavane https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31549 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:05:52 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31549 […] When carrying, keep the load close to your waist for as long as possible. Put the heaviest side of the load closest to your body. Keep your head up and look ahead, not down at the load, and avoid twisting or leaning sideways. If you need to, put the load down and adjust your grip before continuing the lift. via […]

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By: When Lifting Someone Off The Ground Do You Always Use It? – Erickkasysavane https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31511 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:17:31 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31511 […] When carrying, keep the load close to your waist for as long as possible. Put the heaviest side of the load closest to your body. Keep your head up and look ahead, not down at the load, and avoid twisting or leaning sideways. If you need to, put the load down and adjust your grip before continuing the lift. via […]

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By: When Lowering A Heavy Load Try To? – Erickkasysavane https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31501 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:23:58 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31501 […] Use an aid with a handle height that is between shoulder and waist height. Ensure that pushing or pulling equipment is well maintained. As a guide, the amount of force that needs to be applied to move a load over a flat surface is at least 2% of the load weight. via […]

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By: Which Is Better Pulling Or Pushing? – Erickkasysavane https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31500 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:25:11 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31500 […] When pushing or pulling a load, the Health and Safety Executive provides the following guidance: Use an aid with a handle height that is between shoulder and waist height. Ensure that pushing or pulling equipment is well maintained. via […]

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By: How Do Contractor Lift Damaged and Sunken Concrete Floors? | wallofmonitors https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/manual-handling-techniques/#comment-31016 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:40:19 +0000 https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/?p=11#comment-31016 […] First, they are faster and easier to use than manual lifting methods. Also, they are cheaper than manual lifting methods, and the process can be completed more […]

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