Aviation is a complex and highly regulated industry that demands unwavering attention to safety, with safety relying heavily on maintenance.
As ergonomists and safety specialists, we are frequently asked if we can provide ‘how to lift’ training to minimise the risks of injury from manual tasks within the workplace. Although injuries from these tasks are common, we believe ‘how to lift’ training, by itself, is not the right approach to managing hazardous manual tasks. So how do we recommend managers keep their staff safe from such injuries?
Warehouse and office shelving can pose safety risks such as reaching or bending injuries, climbing accidents, falling objects, and unstable structures.
