Friday 16 July 2010

Manual handling in Woodworking

What you need to know from the HSE

Most injuries in the woodworking and furniture industry are caused during manual handling activities. There is potential for injury present during:

* handling of timber and board material
* machining and assembly
* handling and storage of the finished product

Lifting and handling aids can significantly reduce the risk of injury.

The HSE has produced examples showing good lifting techniques and the use of different lifting aids for use with sheet material:

Follow the link for more information

http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/manualhandling.htm

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