| Title |
Injuries and ill health caused by 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 |
23 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
FIS23 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Food information sheet no. 23 (FIS 23)
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance on acute physical injuries caused by manual handling and chronic ill health from work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs), also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI), and from back and lower limb disorders. These are known as 'musculoskeletal disorders'. Based on industry-specific guidance, information is given on managing handling risks and what are the main risks and solutions found to work in the food and drink industry. Contents: Introduction; Industry priorities; Importance of controlling handling risks; Manual handling injuries; Work-related upper limb disorders and other musculoskeletal disorders; Managing risks from handling; Solutions which work in the food and drink industries; Manual handling risks; Work-related upper limb disorders; References; Industry specific guidance. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Food industry; Stacking; Destacking; Wheeled racks; Cutting; Boning; Jointing; Trussing; Eviscerating; Packing; Drinks containers; Sacks; Boxes; Pallet stacking; Pallet destacking; Lifting |
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