| Title |
Roll cages and wheeled racks in the food and drink industries: reducing manual handling injuries. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (30 kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
FIS |
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| Series Number |
33 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
FIS33 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Food information sheet 33 (FIS33) (FIS 33)
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
Roll cages and wheeled racks are in common use in the food and drink industries and are used during manufacture, storage and distribution. The movement and loading of these pieces of equipment results in many injuries, mainly related to manual handling. This guidance sets out advice on good design and best practice and will be useful to managers, purchasers and those carrying out risk assessments. Following the guidance will help reduce injuries and costs. Contents: Introduction; Roll cages; Description and types; Injuries; Designs to reduce injuries; Risk assessment; Safe working; Tall wheeled racks; Description and types; Injuries; Designs to reduce injuries; Risk assessment; Safe working; Maintenance; Legal considerations; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Trolleys; Unloading; Lifting; Manual handling; Roll container |
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