| Title |
Reducing injuries caused by sack handling in the food and drink industries. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
FIS |
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| Series Number |
31 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
FIS31 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Food information sheet no.31 (FIS31)(FIS 31)
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
Manual handling of sacks is carried out extensively in the food and drink industries and is one of the main causes of musculoskeletal injury. All sack handling operations are required to have a risk assessment carried out and action taken on the findings of the assessment to reduce any risk. This information sheet will help with such an assessment and it also offers practical advice on how to reduce manual handling injuries in food factories. The guidance is not intended to cover agricultural applications. Contents: Introduction; Manual handling injuries; Risk assessment; Hierarchy of control measures-preventing injuries; Manual handling of sacks - sack weight, frequency of lifting and supply chain issues; Unloading/loading shipping containers; Legal requirements; References; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Food industry |
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