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Warehouse Ergonomics
Job Aid - Manual Material Handling

Job Aid - Manual Material Handling

Published Date January 15, 2021

MSD hazard awareness information for manual material handling.

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Manual Materials Handling

Most workplaces have a manual materials handling operation. Each handling task poses unique demands on the worker.
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