Manual handling operation regulations 1992 is an act which tell an employee how the pick up equipment how to put it down (straight back kneel down)
Manual handling is the process of picking up, carrying, and putting down objects by people using only their own hands and muscle power.
Commonly back injuries from lifting with the back rather than the legs. Sometimes knees can be injured also.
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