Manual Handling

Do you know the precise force required to lift, push and pull objects in the workplace?

Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by performing tests in-house.

Test isometric muscle strength and analyse essential aspects of a person's physical strength.

Conform to industry standards and achieve regulatory compliance e.g. ASTM, ISO and DDA.

What is manual handling?

Manual handling is a term used to describe the transporting or supporting of loads by hand or by bodily force when lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying or otherwise moving, holding or restraining a person, animal or object.

Manual handling can be divided into 3 distinct areas;

• Job task evaluation
• Door and building hardware
• Ergonomics and occupational therapy

Why test manual handling?

• Increase safety
• Minimise costs, reduce injuries and improve production
• Maintain a professional reputation
• Conform to all relevant standards

Manual handling kits available

The kit is provided in a neat carry-case and is versatile enough to be able to test all these areas and more in one simple-to-use package. It uses a gauge, gripping handle and suitable accessories to measure the forces involved in job tasks, facility safety, ergonomics and health assessment, providing you and your business with increased health and safety benefits and, ultimately, siginificant cost savings.