U.S. DOL, MSHA, National Mine Health and Safety Academy
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Manual Handling of Materials
This section includes information on lifting and moving material, body mechanics, back injuries, back exercises, and related topics.
1.
Lifting and Moving Material
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Lifting and Injuries
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Factors Associated with Back Disorders (1 of 2)
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Factors Associated with Back Disorders (2 of 2)
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Manual Handling
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Safe Lifting
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Safe Lifting Training
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Gloves and Footwear
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Hard Hats
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Loading, Transporting, and Unloading
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Housekeeping
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Moving Trailing Cables
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Summary of Hazards
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Ergonomics
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Risk Assessment (1 of 3)
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Risk Assessment (2 of 3)
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Risk Assessment (3 of 3)
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Typical Activities (1 of 5)
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Typical Activities (2 of 5)
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Typical Activities (3 of 5)
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Typical Activities (4 of 5)
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Typical Activities (5 of 5)
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Low Back Injuries - Prevention and Recovery
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Common Types of Back Injuries
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Good Body Mechanics (1 of 2)
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Good Body Mechanics (2 of 2)
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Tips and Exercises
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Standing and Walking
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Sitting
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Driving
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Lifting
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More About Lifting
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Lifting Light-Weight Items
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Reaching Overhead
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Tripod Lift
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Shoveling
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Working - Standing and Stooping
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Using a Push-Broom
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Sleeping
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Flexion Exercises
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Pelvic Tilt
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Knee Pushing and the Curl
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Knee Raising
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Head Raising and Leg Raising
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Extension Exercises
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Extension Exercises 1 and 2
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Extension Exercises 3 and 4
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More Back Links
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Section Review Summary
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Quiz (Part 1 of 2)
51.
Quiz (Part 2 of 2)
