Manual and Mechanical Material Handling
One of the more frequent, higher risk outcomes of manual material handling is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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Manual & Mechanical Material Handling
Browse through our manual and mechanical material handling resources to help you get the job done safely.
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Quick Safety Tips: What is manual material handling, and legislation Ontario employers need to know?
Manual material handling (MMH) is a daily task in many workplaces. But these tasks can put workers at risk. Watch this video to find out what employers should do.
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WSPS Safety Connection | MLITSD Initiative: Material Handling in Agriculture
Learn about key priority areas, locations and types of workplaces, prevention of injury related to material handling, and how to prepare for a focused Material Handling in Agriculture inspection.
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WSPS Safety Connection | MLITSD Initiative: Material Handling in Manufacturing
Learn about key priority areas, locations and types of workplaces, prevention of injury related to material handling, and how to prepare for a focused Material Handing in Manufacturing inspection. Hel
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MLITSD material handling inspections on now: be prepared
Inspectors are currently visiting industrial and agricultural operations as part of the MLITSD’s initiative on material handling. Find out how you should prepare.
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Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the squat lift?
Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a squat lift to move objects at work safely.
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Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about manual material handling techniques?
When pushing, pulling and carrying objects at work, there are techniques workers can use to reduce the risk of injury. Watch this video to find out how you can stay safe on the job.
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Quick Safety Tips: How can workers identify lifting hazards?
Manual material handling (MMH) includes the manual lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing or carrying of objects. But these movements can lead to worker injuries. Watch this video to find out.
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Quick Safety Tips: Prevent workplace injuries and overexertion caused by manual material handling.
Did you know Ontario employers are responsible to take every precaution reasonable to protect workers? But how can employers identify hazards, including ones from manual material handling?
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Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about safe lifting?
If you lift objects at work throughout the day, you may find yourself experiencing aches and pains. Watch this video for ten tips on safe lifting to stay healthy at work.
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Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about lifting awkward, heavy, or unusual objects safely?
Do you need to move awkward or unusual items at work? Watch this video for quick tips on how you can move these items safely.
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Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the golfer’s lift?
The golfer's lift can be used to pick up a small or light object. Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a golfer's lift to move objects at work safely.
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Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the lunge lift?
The lunge lift is a great technique for lifting uneven and heavy loads like sacks and bags. Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a lunge lift to move objects safely.
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How can workers move materials safely using the deadlift?
Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a deadlift to move objects. Find out if this advanced lift is appropriate for you to use on the job.
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Safety Tips: What should employers include in lift truck training?
Are your lift truck drivers properly trained? Watch this video to find out what you should include in your operator training.
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8 steps for keeping lift truck operators and pedestrians safe
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Guidelines for Supervisors - Ensuring Safe Lifting and MMH in the Workplace - Participant Resource
Be an advocate for safe lifting and manual material handling.
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Safe Lifting Observer's Checklist - Participant Resource
This checklist can be used for several purposes, to coach workers on their lifting technique, to document the training provided to your employees...
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Follow these 7 steps to attract and keep employees
It's the leading challenge for most Ontario employers, according to WSPS' 2022 leadership survey. Make your workplace more appealing with a stronger health and safety program.
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Safety Check: Manual Material Handling Safety
Manual material handling safety tips for workers.
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