Manual handling constitutes actions where the ergonomics of the employees are compromised, especially when pushing or pulling, and on sitting positions. Workers are at risk of manual handling related injuries when a load is too heavy, it’s difficult to grasp, or it’s too large; the physical effort is too strenuous; they are required to bend and twist when handling heavy loads.

Manual handling my result to injuries such as muscle sprains and strains, soft tissues injuries such as nerves, ligaments and tendons in the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or legs. These injuries constitute repetitive strain injury (RSI) or work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD).